Conflicts Advisor - Law Firm
Chance for a Conflicts Advisor to join a global General Counsel & Risk function. The team plays a critical role in ensuring all new clients and matters are accepted in line with firm policies, regulatory requirements and risk management procedures.
Working within a collaborative international team, you will support partners and lawyers globally by managing conflict checks, assessing risk, advising on conflicts and information barriers, and contributing to the ongoing development of risk and compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage conflict checks for new matters globally, identifying and helping resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
- Review new client and matter opportunities using internal and external research sources.
- Advise partners and lawyers on conflicts, information barriers, policies and procedures.
- Assess wider business risks, including reputational, sanctions, financial crime and commercial conflict considerations.
- Partner closely with Financial Crime teams on Matter Risk Assessments.
- Work collaboratively with international colleagues to ensure seamless global service delivery.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of conflicts and information barrier management processes and technology.
- Support the continued growth of an effective and high-performing global conflicts team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Law degree and/or LPC qualification.
- Previous experience within a Conflicts Advisor role within a law firm.
- A strong understanding of conflicts of interest and confidential information obligations.
- Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
Interested? Apply now via the link, or send your CV through to zalioulton@taylorroot.com