Conflicts Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page Legal seeks a capable administrator to join the General Counsel & Risk team in London. You will help manage information barriers, support risk processes, and assist with conflicts searches while liaising with partners and matter teams.

The role offers exposure to a global law firm’s regulatory and business operations. The ideal candidate has prior administration, risk, or legal support experience, strong communication, and comfort with databases.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, risk, compliance or legal support.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working with databases and technology platforms.
• Experience using legal systems such as Intapp is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain information barriers across legal matters.
• Liaise with partners and matter teams regarding risk processes.
• Support conflicts searches and analysis for low-risk matters.
• Conduct research using specialist systems including Intapp.
• Assist with data integrity and administrative tasks.
• Manage and maintain internal knowledge and online resources.
• Support bulk data management projects, including class actions and bankruptcies.
• Assist with business development and risk-related requests.

Skills

Administration

Risk management

Compliance

Legal support

Communication

Data management

Research

Attention to detail

Education

Degree educated or equivalent

Tools

Intapp

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the General Counsel & Risk team of a leading global law firm based in London. The role focuses on information barriers, conflicts administration, legal risk support and data management, offering strong exposure to the operational side of a high-performing international legal practice.

Client Details

Our client is a leading global law firm with a strong international presence and a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to innovation and investment in the development of its people. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded General Counsel & Risk function that plays a critical role in supporting the firm's regulatory and business operations.

Description

• Create and maintain information barriers across legal matters.
• Liaise with partners and matter teams regarding risk processes.
• Support conflicts searches and analysis for low-risk matters.
• Conduct research using specialist systems including Intapp.
• Assist with data integrity and administrative tasks.
• Manage and maintain internal knowledge and online resources.
• Support bulk data management projects, including class actions and bankruptcies.
• Assist with business development and risk-related requests.
• Participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure information is maintained accurately and consistently.
• Support the wider General Counsel & Risk team as required.
• Contribute to regulatory and compliance best practices.

Profile

• Previous administration, risk, compliance or legal support experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working with databases and technology platforms.
• Experience using legal systems such as Intapp is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Interest in legal risk, compliance or law firm operations.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Job Offer

• Permanent full-time position.
• London-based opportunity with flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to a leading global law firm's risk and compliance function.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Clear progression and long-term career prospects.
• Excellent benefits package.