At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage conflicts of interest and support risk assessments in a global law firm.
- Company: Join a prestigious international law firm with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Strong career development, collaborative environment, and exposure to high-profile matters.
- Other info: Dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Play a key role in shaping legal risk management on a global scale.
- Qualifications: Law degree or LPC qualification, with experience in conflicts or compliance.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
An international law firm is seeking a Conflicts Advisor to join its global New Business & Enterprise Risk function. This is an excellent opportunity for a legally trained professional to play a key role in managing conflicts of interest, information barriers, and matter risk assessments across a global practice.
Working closely with partners, lawyers, and risk professionals across the UK, US, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, you will help ensure new clients and matters are onboarded in accordance with the firm's risk management framework and professional obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage conflict checks on new matters across multiple jurisdictions, identifying and helping resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
- Review new client and matter opportunities using internal and external research tools.
- Advise partners and lawyers on conflicts, information barriers, and risk management procedures.
- Assess broader risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime, and AML considerations.
- Work closely with Financial Crime and Matter Management teams on matter risk assessments.
- Collaborate with global conflicts teams to ensure consistent service delivery and knowledge sharing.
- Support the ongoing development and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management systems and processes.
About You
You will ideally have:
- A Law degree and/or Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification.
- Experience within conflicts, risk, compliance, new business intake, or a related function within a law firm or professional services environment.
- A strong understanding of conflicts of interest and confidential information obligations.
- Knowledge of US conflicts rules would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
What's on Offer
The opportunity to join a highly regarded international law firm with a genuinely global footprint. Exposure to complex, high-profile matters across multiple jurisdictions. A collaborative and supportive team environment. Strong career development opportunities within legal risk and compliance. A culture committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
Project Service Adviser in London employer: Taylor Root
As a leading global insurance firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our firm not only provides competitive benefits but also promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal field.
