Senior Conflicts Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for the business in the conflict-checking process.

• Evaluate and analyze conflict reports to identify actual or potential legal or commercial conflicts of interest.

• Offer conflict-related advice and support to partners and fee earners.

• Foster and sustain relationships between the conflicts team and the business.

• Assist in creating training materials and lead training sessions for team members and legal teams.

• Mentor junior team members during their induction and throughout their ongoing training and development.

• Draft, revise, and maintain manuals, policies, procedures, templates, and internal communications related to conflicts.

• Prepare recommendation reports for the Conflicts Committee, detailing conflicts and suggesting actions.

• Aid in drafting conflicts and confidentiality waivers.

• Support local, regional, and global projects related to conflicts.

• Carry out additional duties appropriate to the role, which may include tasks outside regular working hours when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A graduate with experience in an international law or professional services firm, particularly focused on conflicts of interest.

• Practical knowledge and experience in preventing, identifying, and managing conflicts of interest.

• Familiarity with professional conflict rules.

• Experience with Intapp or similar conflicts tools is advantageous.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Capability to engage with partners, employees, and, when appropriate, the firm's clients.

• Strong research and analytical abilities.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• A client-focused mindset and commercial awareness.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet the expectations of partners and clients.

• Proficient in prioritizing competing demands.

• Excellent time management and organizational capabilities.

• Availability to work from 2pm–10:30pm GMT and 3pm–11:30pm during British Summer Time/Daylight Saving Time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement within the UK.

• Flexible working environment.

• Comprehensive training provided.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.