Conflicts Lawyer

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Conflicts Associate to join its General Counsel & Risk team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified legal professional with significant experience in conflicts and regulatory matters to play a pivotal role within a truly international practice.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level advice on conflicts of interest and regulatory issues to partners, sector leaders, firm management, and other stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
• Evaluate new and existing business for potential legal and regulatory risks, delivering pragmatic solutions that align with both ethical obligations and commercial objectives.
• Assist with complex decisions relating to conflicts and confidentiality matters under various ethical rules applicable across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the implementation of effective compliance processes by collaborating closely with the General Counsel for New Business, Head of Conflicts, and operational leads.
• Manage, supervise, or mentor junior members of the General Counsel & Risk team, ensuring their ongoing professional development and knowledge growth.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of systems, procedures, and internal resources related to conflicts management and general compliance issues.
• Guide colleagues on reviewing engagement letters, panel appointments, non-disclosure agreements, and other client documents to ensure they meet firm standards.
• Lead or collaborate on projects requiring input from a risk or compliance perspective at both departmental and firmwide levels.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of rolling training programmes on conflicts and confidentiality for New Business teams.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness throughout the organisation by facilitating training sessions for Practice groups and Business Services teams.

Role requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), Registered European Lawyer (REL), Registered Foreign Lawyer (RFL), or qualified Barrister/Solicitor in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or the United States with at least eight years’ post-qualification experience in an international law firm or relevant in-house setting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex legal issues involving conflicts of interest and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of providing clear written and oral advice on sensitive matters to stakeholders at all levels—including those from diverse cultural backgrounds where English may not be their first language.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior legal professionals within a collaborative team environment.
• High level of technical expertise in conflicts law combined with sound judgement when making risk-based decisions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an empathetic approach to communication; able to articulate complex concepts respectfully and succinctly.

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