About the role
Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.
At Dentons we are committed to excellence in supporting legal professionals with cutting-edge solutions. Our dynamic and diverse team collaborates seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.
Job purpose
As a Conflicts Analyst you will support the business in assessing new requests (being new clients and/or new business with existing clients) from a conflict and professional regulations point of view using Dentons’ and third-party research databases.
Key responsibilities
Review intake requests to ensure completeness and accuracy of client and matter information
Conduct internal and external conflicts checks, including analysis via Dentons' internal conflicts and external databases
Investigate corporate structures and management profiles to support conflict, sanctions and/or AML analysis
Identify and escalate potential legal, commercial, sanctions, or reputational conflicts in line with firm policies
Coordinate with Dentons offices (within Europe region and globally) to seek relevant clearances
Complete new client onboarding, or ongoing monitoring refreshes, concerning mandates which are not regulated by AML legislation or regulation
Assist in reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and confidentiality terms (where applicable)
Maintain accurate records and ensure data is entered and managed in accordance with firm policies
Identify and resolve confidential information issues by implementing information barriers and document security processes
Coordinate with other team members to meet deadlines and resolve other challenges
Be a point of contact for others within Europe and Global Regions regarding new business intake matters
Coordinate with sub-teams within Europe New Business Intake to ensure appropriate assessment is undertaken
Ensure all new business intake submissions are reviewed and processed in line with regional and global policies of the firm
Support in the application of regional frameworks and requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline; a background in law, compliance, finance, or a related field is an advantage but is not required
At least one year of experience performing conflict of interest, risk and compliance reviews within an international law firm
Familiarity with IntappOpen is preferred
Fluency in English (C1 or higher) is essential due to the international nature of the role
Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
Attention to detail and an organised approach to managing workload and administration
Openness to learning, intellectual curiosity, and a flexible, team-oriented attitude
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively
Commitment to high-quality client service, professionalism, and acting as an ambassador for the team
Ability to thrive in an international, multicultural team environment
Learning and development
A personal development plan will be agreed as needed, aligned with evolving regulatory and process requirements
Attendance at internal training, including webinars, workshops, and workgroups, as well as selected external seminars and training events as required
Continuous on-the-job development through active involvement in projects, process enhancement initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, and the delivery or support of team training and awareness programmes.
Ongoing enhancement of technical, regulatory, and professional competencies to support individual performance, career development, and the broader objectives of the NBI function.
Benefits
Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and competencies.
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