Senior Conflicts Advisor (Remote)

Overview

A Senior Conflicts Advisor role is available within the Office of General Counsel team, supporting the global Conflicts team. This position provides conflicts support focused on conflicts of interest, including analysis, escalations, and reporting.

• Location: UK – fully remote
• Hours: 2pm – 10.30pm (GMT) and 3pm – 11.30pm (British Summer Time/Daylight Saving Time)

Although based in the UK, the role is global and may require support for other offices as needed. Full training will be provided, along with ongoing expectations for independent reading and staying up to date with relevant market activity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of escalation in the conflict checking process.
• Review and analyze conflict reports to identify actual or potential, legal or commercial conflicts of interest.
• Provide reliable conflicts advice and support to partners and fee earners.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships between the conflicts team and the business.
• Prepare conflicts-related training materials and deliver training to team members and legal teams.
• Mentor more junior team members, including during induction and ongoing training and development.
• Assist with drafting, updating, and maintaining conflicts-related documentation, including manuals, policies, procedures, and templates, as well as other internal communications.
• Draft recommendation reports for the Conflicts Committee, including details of the conflict or potential conflict and a recommended course of action.
• Assist with drafting conflicts and confidentiality waivers.
• Support local, regional, and global conflicts projects as required.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the purpose of the role, including working outside standard hours when required and maintaining flexible working arrangements.

Requirements

• Graduate with experience in an international law or professional services firm, with a focus on conflicts of interest.
• Practical knowledge and experience in preventing, identifying, and managing conflicts of interest.
• Knowledge of professional conflict rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with partners, employees, and (where appropriate) the firm’s clients.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Client-focused approach and commercial aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to partner and client expectations.
• Strong prioritisation, time management, and organisational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Intapp or a conflicts tool.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

UK – fully remote