At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative projects and improve internal conflicts processes in a prestigious law firm.
- Company: Join a global law firm known for its collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to build a high-performing team.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of risk and compliance while making a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in conflict management and risk management.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 £ per year.
A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Head of Conflicts to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its risk and compliance function.
This is an exceptional opportunity for you to lead transformative projects, drive process improvements, and build a high-performing team within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Role responsibilities: Lead the successful delivery of a significant project aimed at improving internal conflicts processes and procedures, particularly in relation to the firm's migration to Int App Cloud.
Identify potential conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues arising from client matters, lateral hires, or mergers, ensuring timely resolution in line with professional standards.
Draft waivers and consent language required for resolving conflicts of interest or confidentiality concerns, updating relevant provisions in the firm's Terms of Business as necessary.
Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to assess current conflicts procedures against best practice benchmarks and regulatory expectations.
Develop and update internal policies relating to conflicts of interest, ensuring they remain current with evolving legal requirements and industry standards.
Provide engaging training sessions for partners and staff globally on conflicts management and confidentiality protocols, fostering awareness and understanding across all levels.
Regularly report on conflicts-related issues to senior management, the Conflicts Committee, and other key stakeholders within the organisation.
Build up and lead a team of conflicts analysts over the next two to three years, offering ongoing mentorship, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
Oversee internal investigations or queries involving conflict of interest or confidentiality matters, collaborating closely with legal specialists where appropriate.
Supervise those currently responsible for running conflict checks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures.
Requirements: Ideally qualified as a lawyer with substantial experience in conflict management within an international law firm setting. xdjnayx Possess at least ten years' experience as a Conflicts Lawyer or equivalent role focused on risk management in complex legal environments.
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