About the role
The role of Conflicts Analyst is comprised of a combination of concise legal and business research and conflicts of interest analysis.
It will involve identifying, reviewing/analysing conflicts reports and liaising with fee earners in order to ascertain if there is or could be a legal or commercial conflict.
In the world of a Conflicts Analyst, a typical day could involve:
- Liaising with fee earners to highlight or identify potential conflicts of interest
– Analysing and interpreting (at times) complex search results from the firm’s conflict systems and other internal or external systems to ascertain if there is a conflict of interest - Validating and Vetting information on the internal Conflicts form
-Reviewing database searches in order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the search
- Developing knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements relevant to the wider Risk and Compliance team
- Assisting in the continual education and raising awareness of the firm’s conflicts processes and policies
About you
- You will be passionate and interested in a career within Risk and someone who enjoys research and analysis.
- You will have a can-do attitude and an inquisitive and questioning mind.
- Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and an analytical background.
- Ideally candidates will be educated to degree level, preferably with a law degree /or qualified in Compliance and/or have worked in a professional services environment.
What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible, hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Skills Required
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and liaison skills
- Can-do attitude and inquisitive mindset
- Degree level education (preferably law) or compliance qualification
- Experience working in a professional services environment
- Familiarity with conflicts search systems and database searching/vetting
- Knowledge or willingness to develop knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements relevant to Risk and Compliance
What We Do
CMS is an international law firm with over 5,000 lawyers across 80 offices worldwide. They provide a wide range of legal and tax advice to help organizations thrive in changing times, offering deep local market understanding combined with a global perspective to support clients across various sectors.
