Job Description

Job Purpose:

To deliver accurate, timely and compliant Conflict Search results, determining when we should not act due to a conflict of interest, duty of confidentiality or commercial conflict.

Key Accountabilities:

Conflict Search Process Management

• Ensure the correct reason for Conflict Search has been identified and all associated mandatory data has been entered correctly
• Ensure all non-conforming Conflict Searches are rejected
• Ensure rules for risk-based exemption from Conflict Search are adhered to and breaches are escalated to the Senior Data Manager and Legal Compliance Manager
• Ensure that data quality controls continue to provide data to the standard required for completion of the full NBI process
• Provide updates and attend regular meetings with the Senior Data Manager, and other R&C managers where appropriate
• Provide, input and produce reports on the performance of the Conflict Team as required
• Assist in the User Acceptance Testing of new software, IT developments and process changes related to Conflict Search

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of SRA and Law Society requirements for Conflict Search
• Able to design and run database searches appropriate for the complexity and business risk presented by the matter/parties under investigation
• Able to use query-type syntax to interrogate the Analyze conflict search history database
• Able to execute logical, data-based analysis and interpret data
• Possess the ability to determine whether adequate information is present to permit a robust Conflict decision to be made and make recommendations to accept or decline business
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel and/or Access)
• Ability to deliver clear and concise written and verbal reports
• Maintains knowledge of market developments acquiring the necessary skills to meet new demands in service delivery

Qualifications:

• Work experience within a law firm and one of the following:-
• Worked as Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, AML Compliance officer, Database Analyst
• Experience working in New Business Inception processes

Experience:

• Evidence of ability in data handling and manipulation
• Demonstrable experience of managing SLAs
• Acting as a coach or mentoring others
• Experience of database interrogation and analysis

We offer a positive, friendly, supportive and collegiate approach to working with others. At our core is a belief that an inclusive, supportive working environment allows people to more easily be themselves, develop much more quickly and be happier at work. Everyone in the team supports this ethos.

We want you to feel valued and rewarded.

We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond just salary. When you join DWF you\'ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your and your family\'s needs and lifestyle.

Our standard benefits cover medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave. Our other flexible benefits include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers and a buy as you earn share scheme. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.

DWF has adopted a hybrid working model, so our people enjoy a mix of home and office working.

We would love to hear from you and discuss your career at DWF.

DWF Group