Overview
I'm working on an exciting opportunity for a Conflicts Lawyer to join the London office of a leading international law firm with a strong global platform and a growing risk and new business intake function.
This opportunity is likely to suit a newly qualified lawyer or a lawyer with up to around 2 years' PQE who is interested in moving into a commercially focused, stakeholder-facing role within a high-performing firm environment. Previous conflicts experience would be helpful, but it is not essential. Strong junior lawyers moving from fee-earning roles will be considered where they can clearly demonstrate their motivation for making the move.
This is a visible role within a well-established global team, working closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions. The team is seen as a genuine business-enabling function, balancing sound risk management with commercial judgement and practical decision-making.
The London team is in growth mode, making this a particularly interesting time to join.
Responsibilities
* Reviewing escalated conflicts searches and providing clear, practical guidance
* Reviewing and approving new clients and matters in line with internal policies and procedures
* Analysing conflicts reports and identifying legal and commercial issues
* Preparing conflicts summaries and proposed resolutions, including waivers, screens and internal clearances
* Advising partners, lawyers and business services teams on new business intake policy and process
* Drafting engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screens
* Supporting lateral hire onboarding from a conflicts and intake perspective
* Keeping up to date with relevant professional conduct rules and conflicts regulations
The ideal profile
* Admitted to a recognised law society or bar
* Likely at NQ to c.2 years' PQE
* Strong legal analytical skills and sound judgement
* Commercially minded, with a pragmatic and business-enabling approach
* Confident in a stakeholder-facing environment
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with senior lawyers and partners
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing international firm environment
* Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle highly confidential information
Helpful but not essential
* Previous conflicts or new business intake experience
* Exposure to AML, compliance or regulatory research
* Experience with tools such as Intapp, WorldCheck, Orbis or Capital IQ
* Knowledge of professional conduct rules across relevant jurisdictions
Why consider it?
* Rare opportunity to join a top-tier international firm in a growing specialist function
* Strong salary on offer
* High exposure to senior stakeholders across offices
* Excellent long-term career path within a specialist area
* Hybrid working model
For more information, or for a confidential conversation, get in touch.
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