Careers

The Opportunity:

Our Risk & Compliance division are currently looking to recruit a Conflicts Analyst to join their Brisbane team on a full time, permanent basis.

You will work as part of the global Conflicts & Ethics team who are 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 Brisbane based team will join colleagues across Glasgow, London, Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand working together to provide conflicts clearance as our partners and clients pursue the most exciting deals on offer across the globe.

As the Conflicts Analyst some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Analysing information in the firm's conflict management systems and other databases / sources and liaise with lawyers to identify and independently resolve any potential conflicts of interest relating to new clients and matters across all practice areas of the firm worldwide.
• Using your research skills to identify and verify clients, third parties and assets involved in new business requests
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of the rules of professional conduct applicable across the countries in which Ashurst lawyers practise

More information can be found in the job description attached either below or at the bottom of our advertisement on our Ashurst careers site: www.ashurst.com/en/careers

About You:

To be successful in this role you will display the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in a Compliance department at a law firm or large corporation is essential. We welcome applicants from both law and non-law disciplines.
• Strong administration and organisational skills, coupled with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Clear and confident communication style, with a desire to work collaboratively within a dynamic and motivated team.
• 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.
• The discretion required to maintain confidential information appropriately.

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;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• 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, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

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.

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