Global Law Firm – Senior Conflicts Lawyer
Our client is a world-class international law firm with over 5000 employees globally in 21 countries. It frequently appears as a top employer for women, families and LGBTQ+ and is advancing social mobility.
The global fee-earning population is supported by a superb team of legal and risk lawyers and advisors ensuring there is effective risk management and compliance in every jurisdiction.
We are seeking a qualified practicing lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE gaining in a large or international law firm to join the firm’s global business acceptance team. The role will be a trusted advisor to the firm’s senior management team and will be instrumental in providing advice on conflicts of interest, terms of engagement, new business policies and confidentiality issues.
The ideal candidate should have the following:
* At least 2 years’ experience of working in a legal and risk advisory role, ideally with a focus on new business acceptance International legal experience and an in-depth understanding of one or more legal regimes, including the regulatory framework (e.g. SRA) Broad commercial experience including experience of negotiating terms of business and legal contracts
The role will require the postholder to work at a senior level across numerous jurisdictions, so it is essential that the individual is confident, approachable, diplomatic and able to command respect. There will be line management of 1-2 lawyers and supervisory responsibility for the business acceptance team, including hiring and training. The successful candidate must be prepared to take responsibility and help to develop best practice across the legal and risk team.
We are seeking an individual with a focused, can-do attitude and a desire to inspire and motivate others. You must be a team player who enjoys collaboration and is able to develop strong and lasting relationships across the firm. It is essential you can have strong commercial acumen and can demonstrate a balanced approach to business risks.
This role offers a challenging and rewarding role and an opportunity to step up and make a difference in a leading global business. Please get in touch to find out more.