Conflicts Advisor

A prestigious law firm is looking for an experienced Conflicts Advisor to join its Risk & Compliance team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a conflicts professional looking to join a collaborative and supportive environment that offers an excellent work-life balance and hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities for the Conflicts Advisor role:

• Act as a senior point of contact for conflicts and new business intake matters, partnering closely with the Conflicts Manager to ensure the effective management of the firm's conflicts function.
• Review and analyse complex conflicts of interest issues arising from new client and matter openings, lateral hires, corporate transactions, and strategic firm initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance and commercially focused recommendations to partners, senior lawyers, and business services stakeholders on conflicts, confidentiality, and professional responsibility issues.
• Support the Conflicts Manager in assessing and resolving high-risk and sensitive conflicts matters, identifying practical solutions that balance regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
• Lead discussions with partners and key stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complex conflicts issues and obtain the necessary approvals.
• Act as an escalation point and mentor for Conflicts Analysts and junior team members, providing technical guidance, training, and support on complex conflicts matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a conflicts, business intake, new business, or risk and compliance function within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of conflicts of interest principles and professional conduct requirements within a legal environment.
• Experience in using Intapp is essential.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Conflicts Advisor looking for a new challenge within a leading international firm.