Senior Conflicts Attorney

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Lawyer to join its London office, playing a key role within the firm's risk and compliance function.

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to work closely with partners and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, supporting complex, high-value matters and ensuring robust conflicts management across the firm.

The Role

You will take a lead role in advising on conflicts of interest and new business intake across the firm's global platform. Acting as a trusted advisor to fee earners, you will help identify, assess, and resolve potential conflicts while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior point of contact for conflicts-related queries from partners and lawyers
• Oversee the end-to-end conflicts process for new clients and matters
• Conduct and supervise detailed conflicts analysis across a range of practice areas
• Provide clear, practical guidance on conflicts rules and firm policies
• Support the drafting and review of engagement terms, disclosures, and waivers
• Manage and advise on the implementation of information barriers (ethical screens)
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues and support risk-based decision making
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of conflicts processes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory and professional conduct rules

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment
• Strong understanding of conflicts of interest within a commercial law firm setting
• Experience advising on complex, cross-border matters (e.g. finance, corporate, disputes)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess nuanced risk scenarios
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with conflicts systems and corporate research tools is advantageous