Conflicts & Risk Counsel

Job Details

As Risk and Conflicts Counsel based in London, you will be immersed in a multifaceted role that combines critical conflicts clearance duties with wider legal risk management responsibilities. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with partners and senior lawyers to assess potential conflicts arising from new matters, ensuring that all issues are resolved efficiently through well-coordinated discussions.

What you'll do:

• Assess and resolve potential conflicts identified in conflicts reports by handling straightforward issues independently while escalating more complex matters appropriately to senior colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with partners, senior in-house lawyers, and the Conflicts Team to ensure timely, practical, and well-reasoned decisions regarding matter acceptance.
• Help manage the conflicts clearance process efficiently by coordinating information flow and facilitating discussions needed to reach resolutions.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the firm's conflicts processes, systems, and related information-barrier tools to support effective decision-making.
• Support in-house lawyers on delegated assignments by reviewing agreements and analysing emerging legal or ethical issues relevant to ongoing matters.
• Conduct research into legal issues and prepare initial recommendations or proposed strategies aimed at mitigating legal, ethical, and professional risks within the firm.
• Prepare first drafts of training materials, guidance documents, and internal policies relating to legal risk management for use across the Legal Department.
• Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and larger-scale projects including those related to artificial intelligence tools designed to improve workflow efficiency.
• Provide practical project management support to help move departmental assignments forward by tracking progress and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Engage proactively with learning opportunities to build broader advisory experience using conflicts work as a foundation for future growth.

What you bring:

• Qualified solicitor with 1-4 years post-qualification experience gained within a reputable law firm setting.
• A background in litigation is preferred as it provides valuable insight into dispute resolution processes relevant to the firm's focus areas.
• Prior experience in conflicts or law firm risk management would be helpful but is not required; willingness to learn foundational processes is essential.
• Demonstrated strength in legal analysis, sound judgement, and written communication skills necessary for preparing clear recommendations.
• A flexible and adaptable approach enables you to respond effectively to changing priorities within a varied workload environment.
• Proactive attitude towards seeking out additional assignments coupled with enthusiasm for continuous learning opportunities within the department.
• Willingness to learn conflicts processes and technology from the ground up including process-driven aspects of the work.
• Strong technological aptitude combined with genuine interest in developing proficiency across systems such as conflicts databases, iManage, network drives, information-barrier tools, 3E software, and responsible exploration of AI tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels while maintaining sensitivity towards diverse perspectives within an inclusive workplace.
• Genuine interest in leveraging conflicts work as a foundation for building broader legal risk-management and advisory skills.

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