Conflicts Lawyer

Hays Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a 2-4 PQE lawyer for their Risk Legal team. This role involves supporting compliance with anti-money laundering and sanctions, developing conflict management policies, and providing training. Ideal candidates will have experience in conflict resolution within a legal context and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of conflict resolution in a legal environment.
• Experience reviewing complex conflict reports and advising on strategies.
• Background in a large City or international law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance obligations related to anti-money laundering and sanctions.
• Develop policies and procedures for conflict management.
• Provide training on conflict management policies.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Strategic advice

Tools

Intapp Conflicts

Job description

Your new company & role
A leading international law firm is looking for a 2-4 PQE lawyer to join their Risk Legal team. The role will support ensuring compliance obligations are met relating to anti-money laundering, international sanctions and client suitability/ reputational risk. It is a particularly interesting time of transformation as the firm is centralising the conflict's clearance process and implementing a new system.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of conflict resolution within a legal environment, with experience reviewing complex conflict reports, advising on resolution strategies, and developing policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements. You will work with fee earners to resolve conflict matters and provide training to the firm on conflict management policies and procedures.

Familiarity with US conflicts rules and tools like Intapp Conflicts is advantageous. This role suits someone who is proactive, resilient, and confident in delivering clear, strategic advice while helping shape new conflict management policies and training across the firm. A background in a large City or international law firm is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.


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