Senior Conflicts Advisor

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Advisor to join their London office, offering you the chance to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm's reputation and ensuring compliance with global risk management procedures.

• Join an internationally recognised law firm with a strong presence in major financial centres and growth hubs worldwide, providing you with exposure to complex matters and high-profile clients.
• Benefit from a collaborative and inclusive culture that prioritises your professional development through training opportunities and supportive leadership focused on helping you reach your goals.
• Work within a dependable team of legally qualified professionals across London, Sydney, and the US, sharing knowledge and expertise to deliver outstanding results in conflict management and risk assessment.

What you'll do:

• Manage conflict checks for every new matter globally by thoroughly analysing information sources and consulting with partners to resolve both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
• Review all new client and matter opportunities using internal and external data to advise partners on conflicts and information barrier management across jurisdictions.
• Identify wider risks including reputational issues, sanctions, financial crime, and commercial conflicts through comprehensive Matter Risk Assessment processes.
• Advise partners and lawyers regarding conflict check outcomes, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Liaise closely with the Financial Crime team during Matter Risk Assessments to ensure robust risk mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Foster strong working relationships between the London team and international offices such as Sydney by facilitating smooth handovers and effective communication.
• Actively contribute to building an effective, mutually supportive global conflicts team by sharing knowledge, expertise, and fostering inter-personal connections.
• Influence the design and optimisation of technology solutions for conflicts management and information barrier projects by providing valuable insights based on practical experience.
• Maintain accurate records of client terms, retainers, monitoring information barriers, and ensure compliance with firm-wide risk management procedures.
• Support the efficient onboarding of new clients by tracking approvals, matter inception processes, financial crime checks, anti-money laundering protocols, and other regulatory requirements.

What you bring:

• Hold a law degree or LPC qualification demonstrating foundational legal knowledge relevant to conflict management within professional services.
• Possess at least one year’s experience working in a professional services environment focused on conflicts advisory; candidates with less experience may be considered if they can demonstrate required competencies.
• Demonstrate understanding of legal regimes governing conflicts of interest and confidential information within international law firms.
• Show familiarity with US conflicts rules as an additional advantage for cross-jurisdictional matters.
• Exhibit strong research abilities combined with analytical skills essential for thorough risk assessment processes.
• Display excellent commercial awareness enabling you to identify potential business risks associated with client engagements.
• Prioritise workloads effectively while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work.
• Work autonomously when necessary but escalate issues appropriately; manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Communicate clearly verbally, in writing, and face-to-face with staff at every level across global offices.
• Utilise Microsoft programs proficiently along with research resources relevant to legal risk management.

What's next:

Apply today by clicking on the link below; seize this opportunity to join a knowledgeable team dedicated to supporting your professional journey.

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