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UKIME Conflicts Officer

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Dentons

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a law degree or equivalent, 2-3 years in conflicts at an international law firm, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of regulations is essential.
  • You will manage conflict checks, handle urgent queries, ensure compliance, analyze engagement terms, mentor team members, and aid in recruitment while maintaining workflow efficiency.

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 UKIME Conflicts Officer.

What type of employment is this position?

This position is permanent.

Where is the location for the UKIME Conflicts Officer role?

The location for this role is London.

Who does the UKIME Conflicts Officer report to?

The UKIME Conflicts Officer reports to the Senior Conflicts Manager.

Is this role remote?

Yes, this role is remote.

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

The working hours for the out-of-hours conflict service are from 4:30pm to 11:30pm GMT.

What is the degree requirement for this position?

A bachelor's degree (preferably in law) or equivalent experience is required.

How many years of experience is needed in an international law firm for this role?

A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in an international law firm is required.

What software systems should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have knowledge of Elite/3E and Intapp Open or similar systems.

Are there any specific regulations the candidate should be familiar with for this position?

Yes, candidates should be familiar with the SRA Standards and Regulation, Law Society of Scotland Rules, The Law Society of Ireland Code of Conduct, and DIFC requirements.

Is it necessary to have experience in managing conflicts of interest for this job?

Yes, relevant conflicts and confidential information experience is necessary.

What kind of skills are essential for the UKIME Conflicts Officer role?

Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Does Dentons provide equal opportunities for applicants?

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

Can applicants request adjustments during the application process?

Yes, applicants can share any adjustments or support they require during the application process, which will be treated confidentially.

How should interested candidates apply for this position?

Interested candidates should apply directly via Dentons' careers page. Enquiries can be emailed to recruitment.matters@dentons.com, but applications will not be accepted via email.

Are agencies allowed to submit applications for this position?

No, agencies are not allowed to submit applications; only direct applications are accepted.

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2013
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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.