Conflicts Analyst
Dentons • United Kingdom
No Relocation
Posted: September 24, 2026
Job Description
Job purpose
As a Conflicts Analyst you will support the business in assessing new requests (being new clients and/or new business with existing clients) from a conflict and professional regulations point of view using Dentons’ and third-party research databases.
Key responsibilities
- Review intake requests to ensure completeness and accuracy of client and matter information
- Conduct internal and external conflicts checks, including analysis via Dentons' internal conflicts and external databases
- Investigate corporate structures and management profiles to support conflict, sanctions and/or AML analysis
- Identify and escalate potential legal, commercial, sanctions, or reputational conflicts in line with firm policies
- Coordinate with Dentons offices (within Europe region and globally) to seek relevant clearances
- Complete new client onboarding, or ongoing monitoring refreshes, concerning mandates which are not regulated by AML legislation or regulation
- Assist in reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and confidentiality terms (where applicable)
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data is entered and managed in accordance with firm policies
- Identify and resolve confidential information issues by implementing information barriers and document security processes
- Coordinate with other team members to meet deadlines and resolve other challenges
- Be a point of contact for others within Europe and Global Regions regarding new business intake matters
- Coordinate with sub-teams within Europe New Business Intake to ensure appropriate assessment is undertaken
- Ensure all new business intake submissions are reviewed and processed in line with regional and global policies of the firm
- Support in the application of regional frameworks and requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline; a background in law, compliance, finance, or a related field is an advantage but is not required
- At least one year of experience performing conflict of interest, risk and compliance reviews within an international law firm
- Familiarity with IntappOpen is preferred
- Fluency in English (C1 or higher) is essential due to the international nature of the role
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
- Attention to detail and an organised approach to managing workload and administration
- Openness to learning, intellectual curiosity, and a flexible, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively
- Commitment to high-quality client service, professionalism, and acting as an ambassador for the team
- Ability to thrive in an international, multicultural team environment
Learning and development
- A personal development plan will be agreed as needed, aligned with evolving regulatory and process requirements
- Attendance at internal training, including webinars, workshops, and workgroups, as well as selected external seminars and training events as required
- Continuous on-the-job development through active involvement in projects, process enhancement initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, and the delivery or support of team training and awareness programmes.
- Ongoing enhancement of technical, regulatory, and professional competencies to support individual performance, career development, and the broader objectives of the NBI function.