Conflicts Assistant - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Conflicts Assistant
18 month FTC

Are you ready to advance your career in Risk & Compliance within a growing, forward-looking international organization? We are working with a leading top 100 law firm looking for a Conflicts Assistant to join a dynamic Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) team. This role is key to ensuring regulatory compliance and managing conflicts of interest, offering exposure to high-level stakeholder engagement and complex international conflict matters.

This Role?
This is your opportunity to work in a stimulating environment that fosters individual growth, supports career progression, and provides a platform to enhance your skills in Risk & Compliance. With a proven track record of internal promotion and a commitment to employee development, this organization is dedicated to investing in its people.

The Role
As a Conflicts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing conflicts searches, analyzing results, and delivering concise, actionable reports to key stakeholders. You will be instrumental in safeguarding confidential and price-sensitive information while providing guidance on conflicts-related issues.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting legal and commercial analysis of potential conflicts and confidentiality issues, escalating key findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Processing and filtering conflict search results and supporting referrals to senior decision-makers as needed.
• Collaborating with colleagues and partners to implement information barriers and maintain Insider Lists.
• Handling general client and matter inception queries, maintaining engagement letters, and responding to compliance-related requests.
• Participating in project work to enhance workflows, systems, and controls.

What We’re Looking For:

• Analytical Expertise: Strong skills in processing and interpreting complex information.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct 2019, particularly around conflicts and confidentiality, and awareness of Market Abuse Regulations (MAR).
• Interpersonal Skills: Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and delivering clear, practical advice.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Initiative and Proactivity: Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and provide solutions to complex issues.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office tools, and familiarity with Intapp software is advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working policy
• Brilliant Company benefits
• Exposure to international conflict matters and regulatory challenges.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment, with high levels of engagement.
• The opportunity to develop your career in a globally connected organization that values innovation, ambition, and inclusion.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional looking for your next step in Risk & Compliance, this is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Interested? Apply below for a confidential conversation.

Note: This role is based in the UK and involves hybrid working across offices in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Glasgow