Analyst - Risk Assessment & Conflicts

Ashurst

  • Glasgow
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
The Opportunity:Working as part of our Global Risk & Compliance Department, the Business Acceptance team is responsible for analysing all new clients and matters to identify and resolve legal and commercial "conflicts of interest".The role is ideally suited to an individual with a clear and confident communication style, and a desire to work collaboratively with a dynamic and motivated team. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and an interest in current affairs. A legal qualification is not essential, but problem solving and professionalism are key.Your Glasgow based team will join colleagues across Brisbane, London, Sydney, and New Zealand working together to provide conflicts clearance as our partners and clients pursue the most exciting deals on offer across the globe.Key responsibilities of the role include:
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the rules of professional conduct applicable in UK and across the countries in which Ashurst lawyers practice
  • Use your research skills to identify and verify clients, third parties and assets involved in new business requests
  • Develop and apply your understanding of legal transactions to determine the relationships between parties involved in a particular matter; and if in doubt, liaise with the partners and lawyers
  • Analyse information in the firm's conflict management systems and other databases to identify any potential conflicts of interest
  • Work collaboratively with team members and Senior Management to find solutions to potential legal and commercial conflicts
We have three roles available - two permanent roles and one fixed term role. Each role is a full time opportunity, based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working.Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 7.5 hours a day, between the hours of 06:00 - 21:00, on a flexible working pattern. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, with flexibility required to support business needMore information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers siteAbout you:The successful candidate will have:
  • An 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 organisational skills, attention to detail and able 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
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
  • competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
  • flexible working;
  • corporate health plans;
  • a global professional development offering for all employees; and
  • an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.#LI-HYBRIDAdditional Documents
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