Global Conflicts & Risk Advisor

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Conflicts Advisor to join its global New Business & Enterprise Risk function. You will manage conflicts of interest, information barriers, and matter risk assessments across a multinational practice, working with partners, lawyers, and risk professionals worldwide.

The role involves onboarding new clients and matters in line with the firm’s risk framework and professional obligations, with opportunities to influence risk management processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Law degree or LPC qualification.
• Experience in conflicts, risk, compliance, or intake within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of conflicts of interest and confidential information obligations.
• Knowledge of US conflicts rules is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage conflict checks on new matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review new client and matter opportunities using internal and external tools.
• Advise partners and lawyers on conflicts and information barriers.
• Assess risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime, and AML.
• Collaborate with Financial Crime and Matter Management teams on risk assessments.
• Support development and optimization of conflicts and information barrier systems.
• Work with global teams to ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Law degree

LPC qualification

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking a Conflicts Advisor to join its global New Business & Enterprise Risk function. You will manage conflicts of interest, information barriers, and matter risk assessments across a multinational practice, working with partners, lawyers, and risk professionals worldwide.

The role involves onboarding new clients and matters in line with the firm’s risk framework and professional obligations, with opportunities to influence risk management processes and systems.