Conflicts Advisor
Hybrid 2 days in office (Occasional travel to London). Belfast
We're currently working with a brilliant growing law firm, truly investing in their Compliance function. This is a great opportunity to join a national law 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 in the team have progressed from analyst to manager.
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 elevate 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 on Conflicts
* Strong knowledge of professional conflicts rules
* Practical experience: preventing, managing and identifying Conflicts
* Analytical and communication skills
* Experience with Intapp
What's in it for you
Join a growing compliance team, working closely with partners, lawyers, and other business stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, deliver training, and contribute to strategic initiatives.
Benefits
* 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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