At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform conflicts processes in a global law firm.
- Company: International law firm with a focus on risk and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and global impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of conflicts management and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with experience in conflicts or risk & compliance.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We’re supporting an international law firm in hiring a Head of Conflicts into their London Risk & Compliance team. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering the chance to shape and enhance conflicts processes on a global scale, while playing a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation across the business.
The Role
Reporting into the Risk & Compliance Partner, you will lead on a major programme of work to transform and strengthen the firm’s conflicts framework, including driving improvements to systems, processes, and policies. This role combines strategic oversight, project delivery, and team leadership, with a focus on building a best‑in‑class conflicts function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a large‑scale project to enhance internal conflicts processes and procedures.
- Identify, assess, and resolve conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues across client matters, lateral hires, and firm initiatives.
- Draft waivers, consent language, and updates to terms of business as required.
- Develop and maintain conflicts policies and procedures in line with regulatory expectations.
- Deliver training to partners and staff globally on conflicts and confidentiality.
- Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, including reporting to committees and leadership.
- Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing conflicts team.
About You
- Qualified lawyer with significant experience in conflicts or risk & compliance within an international law firm.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive change in a complex, global environment.
- Strong understanding of conflicts, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with conflicts systems (e.g. Intapp).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational improvements.
Head of Conflicts employer: Taylor Root Dusseldorf
As a leading international law firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. The Head of Conflicts role offers not only competitive remuneration and benefits but also unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our global conflicts framework while collaborating with top-tier legal professionals in a vibrant city known for its rich history and diverse opportunities.
