Senior Conflicts Advisor

Senior Conflicts Advisor - International Law Firm (London, Hybrid)

Location: London (50% hybrid working)

Type: Permanent

An international law and professional services firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Advisor to join its Office of General Counsel team in London. This is a strategic role within the global conflicts function, supporting the firm's international offices with conflict analysis, escalation, and reporting.

The position offers exposure to high-value cross-border matters and requires a strong understanding of professional conflict rules, legal and commercial risk, and the nature of complex transactions. While full training is provided, the successful candidate will be expected to stay current with market developments and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of escalation in the conflict checking process
• Review and analyse conflict reports, identifying potential legal or commercial conflicts
• Advise partners and fee earners on conflict resolution strategies
• Draft recommendation reports for the Conflicts Committee
• Prepare and deliver training to legal teams and junior staff
• Maintain conflicts documentation, policies, and templates
• Support global conflicts projects and contribute to internal communications

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in an international law or professional services firm
• Strong working knowledge of professional conflict rules
• Familiarity with Intapp or similar conflicts tools (preferred)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Commercially minded and client-focused

This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised firm with a collaborative culture and a commitment to professional development. The role offers a broad remit and the chance to influence best practices across jurisdictions.

To express interest or request further details, please get in touch.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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