Baker McKenzie
Analyst, Conflicts Management (NBI)
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DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
The Analyst, Conflicts Management (NBI) will assist in providing an efficient and effective service to the Firm's Partners and offices in identifying and analyzing potential conflicts of interest.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide all aspects of support to the Firm, Partners, and offices regarding conflict management
- Assist and review all information submitted on Conflicts Management Requests (CMR) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that all required information has been provided and is accurate
- Identify and analyze all potential conflicts of interest and propose concise resolutions to Firm Attorneys to clear these conflicts per professional responsibility obligations and Firm policy
- Advance the clearance of conflicts of interest by directly communicating with Firm Partners
- Obtain waiver letters from Partners and clients when made necessary by jurisdictional guidelines, to facilitate New Business Intake (NBI) while protecting client relationships and the Firm's business interests
- Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the conflict management process for internal documentation and audit purposes
- Adhere to all Firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and escalate issues to Management and the Director of Responsibility, when appropriate
- Process CMRs within the agreed Service Level Agreement
- Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies, and procedures
- Provide support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, when required
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Skills and experience:
- An undergraduate degree or work experience in this field
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and online research tools
- Able to make effective, accurate decisions, judgement calls, and reliable recommendations with support from team members and Management, where necessary
- Professionalism and the ability to influence in a positive manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer-service-oriented attitude
- Able to engage and collaborate with team members locally and across other Centers
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, manage workloads, meet deadlines, and prioritize efficiently
- Able to leverage consultant resources and utilize information appropriately
- Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Able to contribute ideas for process improvements and adapt easily to procedural change
- Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated in interactions with all colleagues throughout the Firm, as well as Partners and Management
- Positivity and the adoption of a solution-based approach in all aspects of work
Reports to: Team Lead, Conflicts Management
Position type: Center Services
Development framework: Business Support
ABOUT US
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Working at Baker McKenzie Belfast Center:
Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Center is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.
We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
JOB INFORMATION
Posting Date:
07-Oct-2026
Requisition ID:
2723
States/Provinces/Cities:
Belfast
Location Type:
Hybrid
Business Unit:
Business Professionals
Function:
Operations
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time
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