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Officer, General Counsel & Risk

Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomFull-time2026-08-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Screen new business acceptance for the Firm's EMEAPAC region by analyzing legal, contractual, and commercial conflicts to ensure regulatory adherence.

Role type

Junior risk analyst (legal/compliance)

Builds

Risk analysis reports and conflict search results for new matter intake

Domain

Legal services / Regulatory compliance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Conflict search execution, regulatory compliance monitoring, risk analysis, data interpretation, critical thinking, documentation, stakeholder liaison

Preferred skills

Knowledge of commercial/political risk issues, familiarity with online research tools, ability to work under pressure

Technologies

Database interfaces, online research tools

Responsibilities

Undertake conflict searches and analyze reports; take ownership of new business intake matters and liaise with stakeholders; ensure adherence to regulations like AML Directives and SRA Code of Conduct; document analysis and issues requiring navigation

Seniority

Junior, entry-level