At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Legal Risk Management by resolving conflicts and advising on professional responsibility.
- Company: Mayer Brown, a leading international law firm with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to ethical practices and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in legal risk management.
- Qualifications: Qualified Lawyer with 5+ years in Conflicts and Legal Risk Management.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
The Senior Conflicts Lawyer will support the Legal Risk Management department in clearing conflicts, reviewing outside counsel guidelines and addressing questions related to professional responsibility and legal risk issues arising across the firm’s global offices.
Hours
Standard hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm with flexibility in accordance with the needs of the business. Our current working from home policy allows for two days working from home, subject to business need. This policy is subject to change and does not form part of contractual terms.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing, identifying and resolving potential ethical and business conflicts of interest issues with respect to clients, matters and new business and incoming lateral lawyers
- Conducting thorough reviews of conflicts of interest reports, resolving issues identified on a timely basis
- Working closely with members of Conflicts and New Business Intake Departments
- Coordinating search requests and communicating with attorneys across the Firm
- Assisting firm lawyers with client engagement letters and waivers
- Reviewing and negotiating outside counsel guidelines and other client-provided terms and requirements
- Advising firm lawyers on ethics and professional responsibility questions, and other legal risk issues arising across the firm’s global platform
- Staying current on recent research and thinking on ethics and conflicts best practices and rules across jurisdictions in which the Firm has offices
- Undertaking collateral duties and special projects as needed to support the Legal Risk Management department
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment.
Qualifications, Experience And Personal Attributes
Qualified Lawyer (England and Wales) with a minimum of 5 years related experience in Conflicts and Legal Risk Management.
Experience, Skills And Personal Attributes
- Knowledge of the SRA Codes of Conduct / conflicts laws applicable to lawyers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with new software systems
- Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation
- Good attention to detail; analytical rigor and problem solving skills
- Ability to digest large volumes of information
- Familiarity with the rules of professional responsibility
- Work independently, efficiently and handle multiple assignments
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm.
Senior Conflicts Lawyer in London employer: Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greater London where collaboration and professional growth are highly valued. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and development, alongside competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits. The firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all voices are heard, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career in the legal field.
