Head of Conflicts
Leading entrepreneurial global law firm is seeking a new Head of Conflicts to join their London office to directly support a Risk and Compliance Partner.
What’s On Offer:
- Generous salary + excellent employee benefits
- Annual gym membership contribution
- Long service annual leave accrual
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- City location / Bank
The Head of Conflicts will report to the Risk and Compliance Partner and will be required to conduct a gap analysis and to train and build up a team of Conflicts Analysts. Line management and supervision of those currently running conflict checks will be required.
Head of Conflicts – What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead on and successfully deliver a large-scale project to implement improvements to the firm's internal conflicts processes and procedures
- Identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues arising from client matters, lateral hires and mergers
- Draft waivers and consent language required in the resolution of conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues
- Update the conflicts and confidentiality provisions in the firm's Terms of Business, as may be necessary from time to time
- Lead on internal investigations and other queries which involve conflict of interest or confidentiality issues
- Draft and update the firm’s internal conflicts of interest policies and procedures
- Provide training to partners and staff, globally, on conflicts of interest and confidentiality
- Regularly report to the firm’s management, Conflicts Committee and partners on conflicts related issues
Head of Conflicts – What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified lawyer with preferably 10 years of experience as a Conflicts Lawyer in an international firm
- Strong people management skills and experience of successfully leading a team
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrable strategic and leadership skills
- Strong problem-solving and holistic risk assessment abilities
- In-depth and hands-on experience of using IntApp suite of products (Open, Walls etc)
Head of Conflicts in London employer: Larbey Evans Careers
Join a dynamic international law firm in London that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid working model. With a strong focus on professional development, this role provides high-level exposure to key stakeholders and meaningful work from day one, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers in a supportive and collaborative environment.
