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Global Senior Conflicts Officer

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Dentons

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have a law degree or equivalent, 2-3 years' conflicts experience in an international firm, strong analytical skills, knowledge of legal regulations, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will manage conflict checks, handle urgent queries, lead discussions with stakeholders, maintain internal flags, mentor junior staff, and support team projects while ensuring compliance and timely workflows.

Requirements

  • Educated to bachelor's degree level (preferably law) or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant professional qualification (desirable)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Relevant conflicts and confidential information experience. Including a minimum of 2-3 years experience acquired in an international law firm.
  • Knowledge of Elite/3E and Intapp Open or similar systems
  • Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the SRA Standards and Regulation, Law Society of Scotland Rules, The Law Society of Ireland Code of Conduct and the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC) requirements. Confidence in providing Guidance on these regulations when dealing with conflicts of interest.
  • Able to recognise when the conflicts rules of other jurisdictions will be applicable, e.g. the US conflict rules of the American Bar Association.
  • Able to analyse medium to high difficulty legal issues and produce accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues.
  • Awareness and understanding of the following regulations:
  • Data Protection Act 1998 and equivalents.
  • EU Market Abuse Directive 2003/6/EC and equivalents.
  • Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 parts relevant to law firms.
  • Money Laundering Regulations 2017
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to interact positively at all levels.
  • Professional in outlook and attitude.
  • Good team player.
  • Able to demonstrate excellent client/customer facing skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
  • Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with workload.
  • Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure – particularly when dealing with difficult situations.
  • Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
  • Able to exercise tact and diplomacy.
  • Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive.
  • Able to analyse and recognise the need for improvement to systems.
  • Can fulfill all responsibilities in a way which supports Dentons' values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and clearing medium to high complexity conflict checks, this includes managing legal and commercial issues across the Dentons network and the consideration of potential business conflicts in line with Dentons global strategies.
  • Taking ownership of conflict checks throughout the entirety of the conflict checking process from the initial review through to matter record creation.
  • Acting as a representative of the Conflicts Team and the first point of contact for any urgent out of hours conflict checks or queries that are received by the Team.
  • Working largely independently during the UK out of hours service with guidance from the Team Leaders and the Senior Conflicts Manager.
  • Proactive autonomy on the focus of your capacity dependent on the current requirements of the workflow. Primary duties will include focusing on any urgent conflict check requests, assisting with any requests that have been handed over and managing the conflicts centralized email inbox.
  • Providing clear and concise out of hours escalations to the Team Leaders and the Senior Conflicts Manager where required.
  • Working alongside the Client Terms Team in the analysis of engagement terms, Including providing input on the potential impact of any bespoke conflict terms from a commercial and strategic perspective.
  • Identifying sanctions related issues and escalating as required to the Financial Crime Team.
  • Adhering to Dentons' internal compliance policies and procedures.
  • Using the Firm's global conflicts and new matter opening system and other internal/external systems to review and analyse data.
  • Leading on discussions with both lawyers and partners to ascertain the presence of any legal, commercial or confidential information conflicts, and if so possible resolutions. These discussions can relate to highly complex transactions and related matter conflicts in which the relevant stakeholders may possess differing views to one another.
  • Ensuring internal conflict flags are up to date and relevant.
  • Ensuring that the daily workflow is progressed in a timely manner and in line with SLA.
  • Dealing with the ongoing management of matters.
  • Assisting with the lower complexity, higher volume workflow where necessary.
  • Assisting with Department Projects and Initiatives.
  • Helping with the mentoring of new members on the team.
  • Acting as the first point of escalation in connection with technical conflict and process queries from junior members of the team.
  • Conducting interviews and supporting Management in the recruitment process when required.
  • Helping with other duties that may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.
  • Supporting Team Leaders, Managers, and Global Heads as required.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Global Senior Conflicts Officer.

What is the duration of this role?

The role is permanent.

Who does the Global Senior Conflicts Officer report to?

The Global Senior Conflicts Officer reports to the Senior Conflicts Manager.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this position is remote.

What are the main responsibilities of the Global Senior Conflicts Officer?

The main responsibilities include reviewing and clearing conflict checks, managing conflict-related processes, supporting internal projects, and providing out of hours conflict service.

What are the working hours for the out of hours conflict service?

The out of hours conflict service operates from 4:30pm to 11:30pm GMT.

What type of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant conflicts and confidential information experience, preferably in an international law firm, is required.

Is a law degree or equivalent experience necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates should be educated to bachelor's degree level (preferably in law) or have equivalent experience.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of relevant regulations, excellent communication skills, strong problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

What values does Dentons prioritize in its workplace?

Dentons prioritizes inclusion, diversity, equity, and sustainability in its workplace.

Does Dentons offer equal opportunities for all applicants?

Yes, Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of their background or circumstance.

Can applicants request adjustments during the application process?

Yes, applicants can inform Dentons about any adjustments or support they require during the application process, and this information is treated in confidence.

How can potential applicants get in touch if they have questions about the role?

Interested applicants can email recruitment.matters@dentons.com with any questions regarding the role.

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Dentons

https://www.dentons.com/en/careers/

Law
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10,001+
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons'​ polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.