This candidate is a highly capable compliance professional with a strong academic background, including an LLB and an LPC LLM focused on corporate and intellectual property law. With several years of experience supporting risk and compliance teams within global and national law firms, this individual brings a well-rounded understanding of regulatory obligations, professional conduct standards, and operational risk in the legal sector.

Currently working at a global law firm, this individual is embedded within the central compliance function, focusing on conflict of interest analysis and regulatory compliance in relation to new business and lateral hiring. The role involves reviewing complex conflict scenarios, liaising with partners and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring the appropriate application of ethical walls, waivers, and internal governance protocols. The candidate is also responsible for drafting conflict reports, conducting detailed corporate research, and managing high-volume workflows in line with strict internal service level agreements.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of SRA requirements and international conflict rules, applied across EMEA, US, and Asia
• Expertise in conducting complex conflict checks and drafting supporting analysis for new clients and hires
• Proficient in legal research using databases such as Orbis, Capital IQ, and firm-wide systems like Intapp Open
• Hands-on experience with CDD processes, including sanctions, PEP screening, and beneficial ownership analysis
• Confident advising partners, associates, and business services teams on conflict resolution and risk issues
• Skilled in coordinating implementation of waivers and ethical screens in line with firm policy and external guidelines
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Legal Experience:

Conflicts Analyst | Global Law Firm | 2 years
CDD & Conflicts Analyst | National Law Firm | 1.5 years
Corporate Paralegal | Public Sector Legal Entity | 1 month
Employment Solicitor Assistant | Regional Law Firm | 1 month
Paralegal | Boutique Law Firm | 4 months
Prospect Insight Analyst (Intellectual Property Brand Protection) | Legal Technology Company | 1 year
Commercial Litigation Intern | Boutique Law Firm | 1 month
Junior Paralegal | Legal Aid Firm | 1 year

Education & Qualifications:

LPC LLM (Intellectual Property Law) | University
LLB (Hons) | University

If your firm is looking for compliance talent with a depth of experience in legal risk, conflicts, and client onboarding, get in touch to learn more about the calibre of candidates we represent.