Conflicts Assistant
Meet Our Recruiter
Emma Edwards
About Profile
This candidate is a highly motivated risk and compliance professional with strong academic foundations and a growing track record of experience in legal risk functions within major law firms. With a background rooted in both legal education and practical compliance work, this individual brings diligence, precision and a collaborative approach to their role.
Currently working as a Conflicts Assistant at a global law firm, this candidate plays a key role in supporting firm-wide risk procedures. Responsibilities include conflict checks, client onboarding compliance, and regulatory due diligence. They routinely conduct in-depth searches using market-leading platforms and ensure strict adherence to the SRA Code of Conduct and other regulatory frameworks. The candidate regularly engages with stakeholders across international offices, particularly in North America, to clear conflict and compliance queries in a timely and accurate manner.
Key Competencies:
- Experienced in using Intapp Open, Moody’s Orbis, and LexisNexis Accuity for complex conflict and compliance checks
- Strong knowledge of SRA Conflict of Interest and Anti-Money Laundering regulations
- Confident liaising with senior stakeholders across jurisdictions to manage risk clearance processes
- Effective at navigating and applying internal policies and protocols in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates adaptability through firm merger integration support and system transitions
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and risk training
- Skilled in managing multiple requests and tight deadlines with a methodical, solutions-oriented approach
Legal Experience:
Conflicts Assistant | Global Law Firm | 2 years
Internship | Legal Educational Charity | 2 months
Education & Qualifications:
Legal Practice Course | University
LLB (Hons) Law | University
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