Conflicts Attorney

UNCOVER; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Risk & Compliance Recruitment Specialist to conduct conflict-of-interest analysis and advise on ethical obligations. The role requires a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in conflict analysis and stakeholder management. Candidates should understand UK and US regulatory frameworks. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in compliance functions and develop best practices within a prominent legal environment.

Qualifications

• Strong prior experience in conflicts of interest analysis within an international law firm.
• Thorough understanding of UK and US regulatory frameworks relating to conflicts.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management, liaising with partners and senior leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to liaise with partners and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed conflict‑of‑interest analysis for new clients and matters.
• Review and interpret conflict reports and provide risk‑based recommendations.
• Advise on ethical obligations and conflict waivers according to SRA and ABA rules.
• Draft and manage ethical wall and information barrier arrangements.
• Support the development of conflicts policies and best practices.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of conflicts policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Support training initiatives for attorneys and business services teams on conflicts and ethical compliance.

Skills

Conflicts of interest analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance understanding

Legal advice

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

Legal Risk & Compliance Recruitment Specialist

A leading US law firm is looking for a Conflicts Attorney to join its London office. This is a newly created role and is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to play a key role within the firm’s Risk & Compliance function, advising on complex conflict‑of‑interest issues and supporting the firm’s global new business intake procedures.

Key Responsibilities for the Conflicts Attorney

• Conduct detailed conflict‑of‑interest analysis for new clients, matters, lateral hires, and business development initiatives across the firm’s global offices.
• Review and interpret conflict reports, identify potential legal and commercial conflicts, and provide clear, risk‑based recommendations.
• Advise partners and lawyers on ethical obligations, risk considerations, and conflict waivers in line with the SRA, ABA Model Rules, and firm policies.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage ethical wall and information barrier arrangements as appropriate.
• Work closely with the New Business Intake, Compliance, Risk, and Office of General Counsel teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of conflicts policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Support training initiatives for attorneys and business services teams on conflicts and ethical compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common‑law jurisdiction preferred).
• Strong prior experience in conflicts of interest analysis within an international law firm or professional services environment.
• Thorough understanding of UK and US regulatory frameworks relating to conflicts, including SRA standards and ABA rules.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with partners and senior leadership.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice

If you’re looking to take the next step in your conflicts career within a prominent international law firm, we’d love to hear from you.