Conflicts Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Conflicts Advisor for their Risk and Compliance team in Manchester. The role involves assessing new mandates, handling conflict queries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers an excellent career opportunity in a respected team that supports strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in a risk and compliance function.
• Sound understanding of regulatory rules.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for conflict queries.
• Review conflict reports and identify potential conflicts.
• Advise on establishing information barriers.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Intapp

Job description

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We are working with a leading national law firm to hire a Conflicts Advisor into their Risk and Compliance team in Manchester. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assessing whether the firm can accept new mandates in line with regulatory, legal, and internal standards, as well as reputational and commercial considerations.

The firm is looking for an experienced compliance professional with at least three years’ experience in a risk and compliance function, specifically focused on conflicts of interest.

The responsibilities in this role will include:

• Being the first point of contact for conflict queries from legal teams

• Reviewing conflict reports and identifying actual or potential legal or commercial conflicts

• Advising on and establishing information barriers

• Liaising with partners and lawyers to resolve issues arising from changes in matter scope

• Supporting the development of internal procedures and delivering training

• Maintaining key systems such as Intapp and managing insider lists

• Supporting the CIA Manager in wider team initiatives and process improvements

They are looking for candidates with strong analytical thinking, excellent attention to detail, and clear communication skills. A sound understanding of regulatory rules is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, highly respected team that plays a key role in protecting and supporting the firm’s strategic growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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