A prestigious law firm is looking for an experienced Conflicts Advisor to join its Risk & Compliance team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a conflicts professional looking to join a collaborative and supportive environment that offers an excellent work-life balance and hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a senior point of contact for conflicts and new business intake matters, working closely with the Conflicts Manager to support the effective operation of the firm’s conflicts function.
- Review and analyse complex conflicts of interest issues arising from new client and matter openings, lateral hires, corporate transactions, and strategic firm initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance and commercially focused recommendations to partners, senior lawyers, and business services stakeholders on conflicts, confidentiality, and professional responsibility matters.
- Support the Conflicts Manager in assessing and resolving high-risk and sensitive conflicts issues, identifying practical solutions that balance regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
- Lead discussions with partners and key stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complex conflicts matters and secure the necessary approvals.
- Act as an escalation point for Conflicts Analysts and junior team members, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training on complex conflicts issues.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within a conflicts, business intake, new business, or risk and compliance function in a law firm.
- Strong understanding of conflicts of interest principles and professional conduct requirements within a legal environment.
- Experience using Intapp is essential.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Conflicts Advisor seeking a new challenge within a leading international law firm.
