A leading US law firm is looking for a Conflicts Attorney to join its London office. This is a newly created role and is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to play a key role within the firm’s Risk & Compliance function, advising on complex conflict-of-interest issues and supporting the firm’s global new business intake procedures.

Key Responsibilities for the Conflicts Attorney:

• Conduct detailed conflict-of-interest analysis for new clients, matters, lateral hires, and business development initiatives across the firm’s global offices.
• Review and interpret conflict reports, identify potential legal and commercial conflicts, and provide clear, risk-based recommendations.
• Advise partners and lawyers on ethical obligations, risk considerations, and conflict waivers in line with the SRA, ABA Model Rules, and firm policies.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage ethical wall and information barrier arrangements as appropriate.
• Work closely with the New Business Intake, Compliance, Risk, and Office of General Counsel teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of conflicts policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Support training initiatives for attorneys and business services teams on conflicts and ethical compliance.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common-law jurisdiction preferred).
• Strong prior experience in conflicts of interest analysis within an international law firm or professional services environment.
• Thorough understanding of UK and US regulatory frameworks relating to conflicts, including SRA standards and ABA rules..
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with partners and senior leadership.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your conflicts career within a prominent international law firm, we’d love to hear from you.