Conflicts Lawyer / Analyst

Overview The Opportunity: Key Responsibilities Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify and resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest Review every new client and matter opportunity through analysis of internal and external information sources and advise Partners globally in relation to conflict and information barrier issues. Understand and identify wider risk and reputational, sanctions, financial crime and conflict issues through matter risk assessment. Communicating with partners and staff regarding conflict check results, processes and policies. Ensuring the London team have a close working relationship with the Sydney team and liaising with them to ensure a smooth handover Actively contributing to the building of an effective and mutually supportive conflicts team globally Influence the design and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management technology. Potentially providing assistance and cover for other NBI team members as required and handling ad hoc queries Key Internal Relationships Conflicts Partners including General Counsel, Director of NBI and Head of Conflicts UK, US