Conflicts Analyst

Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, professional services business based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are currently looking for an experienced Conflicts Analyst to join the business and make a significant impact in a crucial area of the business.The Conflicts Analyst supports a Global Team to facilitate the on-boarding of new business and the prevention of accepting conflicting work and assesses any risk to the business. This role will be working on a hybrid basis between the hours of 11am - 7.30pm.What will you be doing?Validating information provided in relation to new work by liaising with fee earners to clarify and obtain more information as appropriateUndertaking database searches and ensuring accuracy and completeness is paramountLiaising with fee earners to highlight or identify any potential conflicts of interest relating to new matters and clients across all practice areas of the firmEscalating any complex / challenging conflict situations to the Conflicts Manager for discussionUndertaking any additional research required using internal and external resources as necessaryAssisting in the set-up and maintenance of information barriersDeveloping current knowledge of the legal/regulatory/commercial requirements relevant to the Global Business Acceptance TeamWhat skills are we looking for? Over one year conflicts experience is desirable but not essentialPrior experience in legal services or professional services is desirableSelf-motivation, flexibility, ..... full job details .....