Conflicts Analyst

Harbor is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our dynamic Research & Intelligence (R+I) team.  Harbor’s R+I department provides comprehensive business, competitive, and market intelligence alongside library operations and conflicts expertise to support our clients across functions.  In this role you will be embedded within a prominent international law firm that is in the process of implementing a new business intake system using Intapp’s Conflicts and Intake products. 

To prepare for this implementation, we are recruiting several Conflicts Analysts to commence the centralised process of conflict research and analysis and to assist with setting up new policies and protocols for clearing conflicts in the new business intake system as it is rolled out. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team, managing conflict checks on every new matter globally. This involves thorough research and analysis and consultation with partners to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations. 

This is a fully remote position that can be worked from anywhere in the UK. We do have an office in Belfast where some team members work and occasional office visits are preferred, but not required. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Taking responsibility for conflict searches and individual matter inception requests submitted via the business acceptance system and then monitoring the progress of such requests to conclusion (using workflow technology). 
• Analysing the information submitted by fee-earners in conflict searches and matter inception and new client requests ensuring search terms and corporate hierarchy results are accurate and precise. 
• Conducting thorough conflict of interest checks and performing relevant databases searches to satisfy the firm’s regulatory requirements (e.g. in relation to sanctions, conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering)  
• Collating results in a clear and concise manner to facilitate clearance. 
• Liaising with fee-earners (including at Partner level) to explain conflicts issues and proposed solutions resolve conflicts. 
• Performing client due diligence and enhanced due diligence in accordance with AML regulations as required. 
• Tracking clients with negotiated engagement terms that contain special requirements around conflicts 
• Assisting in keeping the firm’s red and amber client lists up to date 
• Providing training on conflicts to more junior team members. 
• Liaising with other relevant support departments such as Finance and Business Development at appropriate stages of the business acceptance process. 

Key requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field 
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in conflicts of interest within a law firm environment. 
• Clear understanding of relevant professional rules and regulations regarding conflicts. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. Excellent attention to detail and ethical judgment. 
• Proficient in research with the ability to analyse corporate structures and regulatory frameworks. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, thriving in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision. 
• Skilled in effective communication and collaboration across multiple office locations. 
• Experience of working with Intapp Conflicts product is not required but would be desirable.   
• Relevant certifications in compliance or risk management are a plus.