Job Description
Senior Conflicts Lawyer n Londonn Hybrid working 3 days in office nnWe’re working with a brilliant international law firm to appoint a Senior Conflicts Lawyer, supporting a high-performing global Risk & Compliance function during a period of growth, joining at a pivotal time for the firm.nnThis is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced conflicts professional or qualified lawyer who is comfortable operating at partner level and balancing regulatory risk with commercial outcomes.nnThe Role?nYou’ll play a key role in managing complex conflicts of interest across new clients, matters and lateral hires, acting as a trusted advisor to partners and senior stakeholders. Working within a risk-based commercial framework, you’ll support business acceptance decisions that align with both regulatory obligations and strategic growth objectives.
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- Leading and overseeing complex conflicts assessments for new matters, clients and hires
- Advising partners on conflicts risk, confidentiality, disclosure and mitigation strategies
- Balancing regulatory compliance with commercial priorities and client relationships
- Acting as a senior escalation point within the conflicts team
- Supporting information barriers, consent processes and ethical walls
- Contributing to policy development, systems improvement and global risk projects
- Mentoring junior team members and supporting training initiatives
- Working closely with Risk, Compliance, BD and international offices on cross-jurisdictional matters
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About you?
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- Qualified solicitor or a senior conflicts professional
- Strong experience in conflicts, risk or compliance within a large international law firm (Specific US Experience would be a huge bonus)
- Excellent understanding of conflicts of interest rules and professional conduct obligations
- Commercially minded, with the ability to give pragmatic, business-focused advice
- Confident engaging with partners and senior stakeholders
- Comfortable managing high-risk, high-value conflicts matters independently
- Experience with conflicts systems such as Intapp Open or similar is highly desirable
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nWhat's in it for you?nn Competitve Salary n Hybrid and flexible working n Healthcare, gym membership, digital healthcare n Competitive annual leave n Opportunity to work with a global firm during a pivotal time of growth for the firm n
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