Conflicts Advisor

Description:

Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Advisor to join its London Risk function on a permanent basis.

The Firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong presence across key global markets. The firm is recognised for advising on complex, high-value matters across disputes, regulatory, transactional and sector-focused work, with a particularly strong international client base.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a conflicts professional to join a sophisticated global risk function and work closely with senior lawyers across the firm. The role offers broad international exposure, with regular involvement in complex client and matter intake issues and close collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing proposed new clients and matters to identify potential legal, commercial and reputational conflicts
Carrying out detailed research using internal systems and external sources to support risk assessments
Working closely with Partners and lawyers to provide practical guidance on conflicts and confidentiality issues
Supporting the assessment of wider risk considerations, including sanctions, financial crime and reputational concerns
Advising on the appropriate use and management of information barriers
Liaising with colleagues across the wider Risk and Financial Crime teams on complex or higher-risk matters
Collaborating with international conflicts teams to ensure consistency and continuity across global workflows
Contributing to improvements in conflicts processes, systems and internal risk procedures
Managing a varied caseload while maintaining a high level of accuracy, judgement and commercial awarenessRequirements

At least 3 years' experience within conflicts, risk or a related legal or professional services environmentVacancy Highlights

Hybrid Working (2/3 days in office)
Competitive Salary (£70 - £80k)
Exposure to complex international mattersTo be considered for this Conflicts Advisor opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK