Conflicts Lawyer - Global Law Firm

QED Legal; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in South Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to focus on conflicts of interest & regulatory compliance. You will advise on complex conflicts, supervise high-risk checks, and enhance compliance strategies. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary along with extensive benefits, including medical insurance and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ conflicts experience in an international law firm.
• Current practising certificate required.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders on grey areas & sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex conflicts and client terms.
• Supervise high-risk and escalated checks.
• Deliver training to lawyers & conflicts staff.

Skills

Conflicts experience

UK & US conflicts rules knowledge

Advising senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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.

Role

The Role

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

Interested? Reach out — confidential conversation: [e-mail]