Conflicts Analyst

What you will do

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of CC conflict policies and their application to real situations as needed.
• Perform initial review of submissions from matter teams and evaluate accuracy and appropriateness of requests.
• Analysing information contained in the Firm's conflict management systems.
• Perform research on various databases to understand the relationship with client and counterparties involved in the new proposal and identify any potential conflicts of interest that may arise.
• Perform research on external databases like Orbis and Merger market to find information about various entities involved in an engagement.
• Assist and analyse for existing mandates whether the updated scope of work is in line with original scope of work cleared on the matter.
• Monitoring mailboxes and responding to the requests of Global and local teams of the firm.
• Facilitate and drive the process to completion by following up on requests from fee earners/secretaries.
• Escalate complex requests to the senior team members.

Your experience

• Any Graduate, Law degree and legal qualification preferred;
• Minimum 3-4 yrs of work experience in a corporate/MNC;
• Experience in using Intapp Open or similar tool;
• Experience and ability to work well with others as part of a team and to also work independently;
• Some experience of working in a commercial environment (legal or otherwise) would be very useful, but not essential;
• Analytical skills and a proven ability to solve problems in a methodical and practical way;
• Ability to gather and analyse information and to use the results of that analysis to make effective decisions and find innovative solutions to problems;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple demands on your time simultaneously;
• A quick learner able to adapt to new processes and technology;
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to form working relationships with others, both inside and outside of the Clearance Centre.
• How we will support you
• From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
• Equal opportunities
• At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
• We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
• Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.
• Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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