Conflict Resolution Specialist

3 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Ashurst Full time

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a global law firm that prioritizes regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. To achieve this, we conduct thorough vetting of our staff, including professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Department /Role Overview

The Conflicts & Ethics Team within our Global Risk & Compliance Department is responsible for analyzing new clients and matters to identify and resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest.

This role is ideal for an individual with excellent communication skills, a desire to work collaboratively, and a keen eye for detail. Problem-solving and professionalism are key attributes for success in this position.

Our Glasgow-based team works closely with colleagues across Brisbane, London, Sydney, and New Zealand to provide conflicts clearance for our partners and clients. Together, we strive to deliver exceptional results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain knowledge of professional conduct rules applicable in the UK and across Ashurst's global practice areas.
  • Use research skills to identify and verify clients, third parties, and assets involved in new business requests.
  • Apply understanding of legal transactions to determine relationships between parties involved in a particular matter, and liaise with partners and lawyers as needed.
  • Analyze information in our conflict management systems and other databases to identify potential conflicts of interest.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and Senior Management to find solutions to legal and commercial conflicts.
  • Record excellent phone notes, legal, and commercial analysis to serve as a record of compliance for our insurers, regulators, and firm management.
  • Maintain the highest standards of data quality within the conflicts database.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • A strong interest in the work undertaken by a corporate multinational firm.
  • A desire to understand the business and work closely as a team to solve problems.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Strong IT literacy and the ability to adapt to new processes and technology quickly.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required to engage all levels of legal and support staff.
  • The discretion required to maintain confidential information appropriately.

Education/Qualification (or relevant experience):

  • We welcome applicants from both law and non-law disciplines.
  • Experience in a law firm or large corporation is preferable but not essential.

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