We are working with a world-leading global law firm to hire a Conflicts Advisor in London. In this role, you will hold global responsibility for managing complex conflict checks and ensuring all new client and matter opportunities align with the firm's international risk management procedures.
The firm is looking for a professional with a law degree or LPC and at least a year of experience within a professional services compliance environment, combined with a strong understanding of conflicts of interest and confidential information regimes. They are looking for candidates with strong research and analytical skills and the commercial awareness required to tackle complexity and navigate regulatory change. You should be a detail-oriented individual who can work autonomously under pressure, prioritise multiple tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at every level of seniority.
The responsibilities will include:
- Managing global conflict checks on every new matter to identify and resolve both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
- Reviewing prospective client and matter opportunities by analysing internal and external data to advise partners on conflict and information barrier management.
- Evaluating wider risk profiles through comprehensive matter risk assessments, specifically identifying reputational, sanctions, and financial crime issues.
- Advising partners and lawyers globally on conflict check results, internal risk processes, and compliance policies.
- Liaising closely with the internal Financial Crime team to ensure seamless matter risk alignment.
- Collaborating with international offices to guarantee smooth daily operational handovers.
- Influencing the design and optimisation of the firm's conflicts technology and risk management projects.
- Contributing actively to a mutually supportive, high-performing global compliance function.
If you are a proactive and relationship-driven compliance professional looking to build a stellar career in a premier legal risk team, we encourage you to take the next step. Please apply today to begin your application process.
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