Conflicts Manager (Interim)

Jones Kemp; City Of London; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Kemp is seeking an experienced Conflicts Manager to join a high-profile client on a six-week assignment in London. The role focuses on leading conflicts reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement, with hands-on analysis of complex conflicts.

You will supervise a small team, act as an escalation point for high-risk matters, and drive process improvements. Immediate availability is required for a legally oriented services environment in the City of London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in legal conflicts, risk or compliance.
• Experience supervising conflicts teams.
• Strong understanding of conflicts principles and risk assessment.
• Experience with Intapp Open or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team undertaking conflicts reviews and risk assessments.
• Act as an escalation point for complex and high-risk conflicts matters.
• Review and analyse conflicts reports, identifying legal, commercial and reputational risks.
• Advise on conflict resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
• Engage with partners, lawyers, compliance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support process improvements, reporting and operational projects.

Skills

Conflict management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

Our client a leading legal services provider is seeking an experienced Conflicts Manager to join a high-profile client on an initial 6-week assignment, with the potential for extension.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in legal conflicts and risk management who is comfortable leading teams while remaining hands-on with complex conflicts analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team undertaking conflicts reviews and risk assessments
• Act as an escalation point for complex and high-risk conflicts matters
• Review and analyse conflicts reports, identifying legal, commercial and reputational risks
• Advise on conflict resolution and risk mitigation strategies
• Engage with partners, lawyers, compliance teams and senior stakeholders
• Support process improvements, reporting and operational projects

About You

• 5+ years' experience in legal conflicts, risk or compliance within a law firm or professional services environment
• Previous experience managing or supervising conflicts teams
• Strong understanding of legal conflicts principles and risk assessment
• Experience with Intapp Open or similar conflicts management systems
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills
• Available immediately