Conflicts Lawyer - Global Law Firm

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their Compliance function, specializing in conflicts of interest and regulatory compliance. This role involves advising on complex conflicts, supervising high-risk checks, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of conflicts experience and a strong grasp of UK & US conflicts rules. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Parental Leave

Strong pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of conflicts experience in an international law firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK & US conflicts rules.
• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex conflicts and client terms.
• Shape the firm’s conflicts processes & compliance strategy.
• Lead on internal investigations and professional claims.

Skills

5+ years’ conflicts experience

Strong knowledge of UK & US conflicts rules

Confident advising senior stakeholders

Commercially aware

Collaborative

Resilient

Education

Qualified Solicitor (with a current practising certificate)

Job description

Overview

Conflicts Lawyer - Qualified Solicitor Global Law Firm | Multiple UK Locations | Hybrid (3 days office). We’re working with a leading international law firm seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their Compliance function, specialising in conflicts of interest & regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Shape the firm’s conflicts processes & compliance strategy
• Be the go-to advisor on high-risk conflicts and sensitive client issues
• Play a visible, strategic role in a truly global firm
• Hybrid working + excellent benefits

What you'll be doing

• Advise on complex conflicts and client terms
• Supervise high-risk and escalated checks with the Business Intake team
• Lead on internal investigations & professional claims with conflicts angles
• Deliver training to lawyers & conflicts staff
• Enhance conflicts policies, processes, and technology across offices worldwide
• Support wider risk, governance & compliance projects

About you

• Qualified Solicitor (with a current practising certificate)
• 5+ years’ conflicts experience in an international law firm
• Strong knowledge of UK & US conflicts rules
• Confident advising senior stakeholders on grey areas & sensitive issues
• Commercially aware, collaborative, resilient

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary (London & Regional)
• Hybrid working (3 days in office) + flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave + BH (buy/sell scheme)
• Private Medical Insurance & Enhanced Parental Leave
• Global reach & exposure to multi-jurisdictional issues
• Clear opportunities for career growth
• Plus a strong pension scheme & loads more benefits