Conflicts Analyst

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

• A 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 organized 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 programs
• Ongoing enhancement of technical, regulatory, and professional competencies to support individual performance, career development, and the broader objectives of the New Business Intake function