At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage conflicts and new business intake, providing expert guidance to partners and stakeholders.
- Company: Prestigious law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Excellent work-life balance, hybrid flexibility, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentorship in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a leading firm and make a real impact in risk and compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in conflicts or risk and compliance within a law firm is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A prestigious law firm is looking for an experienced Conflicts Advisor to join its Risk & Compliance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a conflicts professional looking to join a collaborative and supportive environment that offers an excellent work-life balance and hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities for the Conflicts Advisor role:
- Act as a senior point of contact for conflicts and new business intake matters, partnering closely with the Conflicts Manager to ensure the effective management of the firm's conflicts function.
- Review and analyse complex conflicts of interest issues arising from new client and matter openings, lateral hires, corporate transactions, and strategic firm initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance and commercially focused recommendations to partners, senior lawyers, and business services stakeholders on conflicts, confidentiality, and professional responsibility issues.
- Support the Conflicts Manager in assessing and resolving high-risk and sensitive conflicts matters, identifying practical solutions that balance regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
- Lead discussions with partners and key stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complex conflicts issues and obtain the necessary approvals.
- Act as an escalation point and mentor for Conflicts Analysts and junior team members, providing technical guidance, training, and support on complex conflicts matters.
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a conflicts, business intake, new business, or risk and compliance function within a law firm.
- Strong understanding of conflicts of interest principles and professional conduct requirements within a legal environment.
- Experience in using Intapp is essential.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Conflicts Advisor looking for a new challenge within a leading international firm.
Conflicts Advisor in Slough employer: UNCOVER
Join a prestigious UK law firm that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture in the vibrant cities of London and Brighton. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have access to excellent growth opportunities while working on complex, high-profile matters alongside experienced professionals. The firm's supportive environment encourages mentorship and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal sector.
