Conflicts advisor

A top-tier International law firm are seeking a Conflicts advisor to come onboard their new business intake team in Leeds. An exciting opportunity for an experienced professional.

Job description:

• Conduct thorough analysis of conflict reports, drafting detailed written assessments and facilitating the resolution or avoidance of conflicts of interest based on specific matter requirements.
• Draft conflict waivers, engagement letters, and other related documents or memoranda with clarity and precision to ensure all parties are fully informed.
• Perform comprehensive electronic research on legal issues, corporate affiliations, SEC filings, public records, sanctions lists, and more using both internal databases and external resources.
• Utilise internal systems to collect relevant information efficiently while constructing Ethical Walls as required to maintain confidentiality and compliance.
• Analyse potential conflicts of interest for lateral hires, ensuring seamless integration into the firm’s operations without compromising ethical standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Business Intake on matters related to new business evaluation and conflicts of interest resolution.
• Support Conflict Specialists by supplementing conflict searches during peak periods or as needed for complex cases.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies for the Business Intake Group, contributing insights that enhance efficiency and accuracy within the department.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Law Degree or completion of a Law Conversion course is essential for understanding complex legal frameworks underpinning this role.
• Experience within a business intake compliance function is preferred; however, qualified lawyers without direct experience are also encouraged to apply due to transferable skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication abilities are required for drafting documents and interacting professionally with clients as well as colleagues at all levels.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates