Senior Conflicts Analyst

Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. 

With 1250+ lawyers, 350+ partners, 26 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Risk Management  team, with the addition of a Senior Conflicts Analyst.

Position summary

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join our growing and dynamic Risk Management team in London. This is a key role within our new business intake function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex and high risk conflict matters while working closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.

As a Senior Conflicts Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, analysing and resolving ethical and commercial conflicts, supporting both the Business Acceptance team and our UK partners. You’ll act as an important link between the UK and US conflicts teams, applying predominantly American Bar Association (ABA) rules while also ensuring compliance with SRA requirements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and mentoring others.

Position responsibilities

In this senior role, you will:

• Act as a key liaison between UK partners and the US Conflicts team, supporting the resolution of conflicts under ABA rules and clearly explaining regulatory requirements where needed
• Conduct substantive analysis of conflicts search results in line with ethical rules and firm policies, proposing clear and pragmatic resolutions
• Review both standard and non standard engagement letters and draft conflict waivers and consents as required
• Identify when ethical walls are required, prepare supporting documentation and escalate matters appropriately.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• A degree or equivalent qualification with strong academic performance
• Proven experience handling ABA conflicts within a corporate or professional services environment
• A strong working knowledge of applying both ABA and SRA professional conduct rules
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Confidence exercising sound judgement and making well reasoned decisions
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex matters accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders