At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead on complex legal conflicts and drive innovation in risk management processes.
- Company: Dynamic law firm with a focus on diverse perspectives and collaboration.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and matched pension contributions.
- Other info: Flexible working model with a 60:40 office-home balance and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping risk strategies and improving onboarding processes.
- Qualifications: 10+ years PQE in law with expertise in conflict resolution and legal technology.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are looking for a senior lawyer (10+ PQE) to join our Risk function in a strategic role focused on conflicts of interest and innovation. Working closely with the head of conflicts, this role sits at the centre of the firm’s Client and Matter opening processes, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders across the firm. You will advise on complex legal and commercial conflict issues, shape risk decisions on new mandates, and play a leading role in developing how we use technology to improve onboarding and risk management processes. This is a high-impact position offering a unique combination of technical legal work, commercial decision-making and innovation delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Innovation and legal technology
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve conflicts workflows, reducing friction while maintaining appropriate controls
- Work across systems and teams to improve data flow, automation and usability in matter opening processes
- Contribute to wider innovation initiatives within the Risk function and across the firm
- Engagement terms and client terms
- In conjunction with head of conflicts proactively manage the firm's adoption and use of engagement letters, conflict provisions, waivers and client terms
- Advise on non-standard client terms and outside counsel guidelines
- Support the adoption and development of standard templates and internal guidance
- Conflicts
- In conjunction with head of conflicts and conflicts managers, lead the assessment and resolution of complex legal and commercial conflicts of interest, including cross-border matters
- Act as a senior escalation point for high-risk or sensitive mandates for the client onboarding team
- Oversee the design and implementation of information barriers (ethical walls)
- Support the firm’s client and matter acceptance process, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and firm risk appetite
- Apply a consistent approach across multi-jurisdictional engagements and international offices
- Act as a trusted adviser to partners on conflicts, onboarding and risk strategy
What do we offer? You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule. Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
Senior Innovation & Conflicts Lawyer in Belfast employer: Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Located in the vibrant city centre of Belfast, the Business Services Insight Programme offers students from diverse backgrounds the chance to gain invaluable insights into various roles while building essential skills and networking with industry leaders. With a commitment to nurturing future talent, Fieldfisher provides a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
