Senior Conflicts Advisor
6-month Fixed Term Contract
London
Hybrid working 3 days in office 

We’re working with a brilliant international law firm to appoint a Senior Conflicts Advisor on a 6-month FTC, supporting a high-performing global Risk & Compliance function during a period of sustained activity.

This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced conflicts professional or qualified lawyer who is comfortable operating at partner level and balancing regulatory risk with commercial outcomes.

The Role?
You’ll play a key role in managing complex conflicts of interest across new clients, matters and lateral hires, acting as a trusted advisor to partners and senior stakeholders. Working within a risk-based commercial framework, you’ll support business acceptance decisions that align with both regulatory obligations and strategic growth objectives.

• Leading and overseeing complex conflicts assessments for new matters, clients and hires
• Advising partners on conflicts risk, confidentiality, disclosure and mitigation strategies
• Balancing regulatory compliance with commercial priorities and client relationships
• Acting as a senior escalation point within the conflicts team
• Supporting information barriers, consent processes and ethical walls
• Contributing to policy development, systems improvement and global risk projects
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting training initiatives
• Working closely with Risk, Compliance, BD and international offices on cross-jurisdictional matters

About you?

• Qualified solicitor or a senior conflicts professional
• Strong experience in conflicts, risk or compliance within a large international law firm (Specific US Experience)
• Excellent understanding of conflicts of interest rules and professional conduct obligations
• Commercially minded, with the ability to give pragmatic, business-focused advice
• Confident engaging with partners and senior stakeholders
• Comfortable managing high-risk, high-value conflicts matters independently
• Experience with conflicts systems such as Intapp Open or similar is highly desirable

What's in it for you?

Industry leading salary 
Hybrid and flexible working 
Healthcare, gym membership, digital healthcare 
Competitive annual leave 
Opportunity to work with a global firm during a pivotal time of growth for the firm 

Interested?

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