Head of Conflicts
Magic Circle Law Firm
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Hybrid Working
Permanent, London Based
Our client, a top magic circle law firm, is actively seeking and experienced and Qualified Conflicts Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in their London office - working as their new Head of Conflicts (UK & EMEA).
Working in their dynamic and experienced Business Acceptance Unit, you'll be responsible for assessing all new business before it's accepted by the firm's Partners - ensuring their commercial objectives and legal obligations are met!
You'll be leading the entire firms conflicts function (apart from the US) - overseeing conflicts clearance, risk management and compliance with conflicts rules.
As the successful Head of Conflicts, you'll be responsible for:
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the UK EMEA Conflicts Lawyers
- Working closely with the Managing Director responsible for BAU to ensure global standards are met
- Leading on resource management/strategy within the UK EMEA team
- Ensuring the team's service levels are maintained at a high level
- Reviewing and analysing complex conflicts reports
- Being the senior escalation point in the UK and EMEA on conflict resolution
- Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct
- Acting as a trusted advisor to Partners and Senior Leadership
+ much more.
To be considered, you'll need to be/have:
- Be a Qualified Lawyer
- Have extensive experience in conflicts analysis and risk management
- Have prior/existing experience of being an escalation point and leading a team
- Have the ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Have expert knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, get in touch as soon as possible.