Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor (12 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves managing conflict checks, advising partners on potential conflicts, and ensuring compliance with legal regimes. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and have at least one year of experience in a professional services environment, showcasing strong analytical skills and commercial awareness. Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future of legal services.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of conflicts of interest and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage conflict checks on new matters globally.
• Advise partners on conflicts and information barriers.

Skills

Law degree/LPC

Research and analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to prioritize workloads

Proficiency in Microsoft programs

Understanding of conflicts of interest

Education

Law degree

LPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor (12 month FTC), London

Client: Herbert Smith Freehills

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 055d0278fc59

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge, and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, and in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

The Opportunity

Key Internal Relationships:

• Head of Conflicts UK, US & EMEA
• Senior Conflict Lawyers/Analysts
• Conflicts Partners including General Counsel and Director of New Business & Enterprise Risk (NB&ER)
• Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads, and Client Relationship Partners
• Australian Conflicts team in Sydney
• Financial Crime and Matter Management teams in NB&ER
• Partners, lawyers, and PAs
• Business Development

Role Context:

• The NB&ER team ensures policies and processes for onboarding new clients and matters are followed, including conflict checks, client approval, matter inception, financial crime, anti-money laundering checks, and information barrier management.
• The Conflicts Team includes legally qualified members in London and Sydney, providing joint services globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Reviewing new client and matter opportunities, advising partners on conflicts and information barriers.
• Understanding and identifying wider risks, including reputational, sanctions, financial crime, and commercial conflicts.
• Advising partners and lawyers regarding conflict check results, processes, and policies.
• Liaising with the Financial Crime team on Matter Risk assessments.
• Ensuring effective collaboration between London and Sydney teams.
• Contributing to building an effective global conflicts team.
• Influencing conflict management technology and projects.

Key Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Law degree/LPC
• At least one year of experience in a professional services environment in this field (considering candidates with varying experience if competencies are demonstrated)
• Understanding of conflicts of interest and confidentiality legal regimes
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent commercial awareness
• Ability to prioritize workloads and work autonomously
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs and research resources
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Team: General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: London

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This aligns with our values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.