Conflicts Advisor
Hybrid 2 days in office (Occasional travel to London)
Belfast
Were currently working with a brilliant growing law firm, truly investing in their Compliance function. This is a great opportunity to join a national firm with a supportive team and quality work.
Focusing on client and matter take‑on, as the firm looks to expand a new conflicts function splitting their current generalist compliance team. This is a team with great opportunity for internal progression, as multiple managers have progressed from analyst to manager.
About the role
* Be the first point of contact for conflict queries from legal teams.
* Provide strategic advice on conflicts of interest, compliance, and reputational risk.
* Investigate and resolve complex conflicts issues on new and existing mandates.
* Support training, documentation, and process improvements across the team.
* Review and analyse conflict reports to identify potential legal or commercial risks.
* Advise on new instructions, changes in scope, and lateral hires in line with firm policies.
* Collaborate with partners and fee earners to resolve conflicts and escrow as necessary.
* Maintain systems such as Intapp and Blackbook, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
* Assist with drafting conflicts‑related policies, templates, and internal communications.
About you
* 5+ years in Legal Compliance, specifically focused in Conflicts.
* Strong knowledge of professional conflicts rules.
* Practical experience preventing, managing and identifying Conflicts.
* Analytical and communication skills.
* Experience with Intapp.
Benefits
* Join a growing compliance team, working closely with partners, lawyers, and other business stakeholders.
* Opportunity to shape processes, deliver training, and contribute to strategic initiatives.
* Incredible opportunity for internal development.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Flexible working.
* Hybrid working.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
* Brilliant firm‑wide benefits.
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