Head of conflicts

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Head of Conflicts to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its risk and compliance function. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to lead transformative projects, drive process improvements, and build a high-performing team within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of a significant project aimed at improving internal conflicts processes and procedures, particularly in relation to the firm's migration to IntApp Cloud.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues arising from client matters, lateral hires, or mergers, ensuring timely resolution in line with professional standards.
• Draft waivers and consent language required for resolving conflicts of interest or confidentiality concerns, updating relevant provisions in the firm's Terms of Business as necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to assess current conflicts procedures against best practice benchmarks and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and update internal policies relating to conflicts of interest, ensuring they remain current with evolving legal requirements and industry standards.
• Provide engaging training sessions for partners and staff globally on conflicts management and confidentiality protocols, fostering awareness and understanding across all levels.
• Regularly report on conflicts-related issues to senior management, the Conflicts Committee, and other key stakeholders within the organisation.
• Build up and lead a team of conflicts analysts over the next two to three years, offering ongoing mentorship, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee internal investigations or queries involving conflict of interest or confidentiality matters, collaborating closely with legal specialists where appropriate.
• Supervise those currently responsible for running conflict checks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures.

Requirements:

• Ideally qualified as a lawyer with substantial experience in conflict management within an international law firm setting.
• Possess at least ten years’ experience as a Conflicts Lawyer or equivalent role focused on risk management in complex legal environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people effectively—including recruiting, mentoring, supervising performance, and supporting professional growth within your team.
• Outstanding communication skills enabling you to explain complex concepts clearly when negotiating solutions or delivering training across diverse audiences.

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