Head of Conflicts - Elite Global Law Firm

Pembury Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Conflicts to oversee their conflicts operations across the UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will lead a talented team, shape policy for conflicts management, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include managing the conflicts team, advising on complex client onboarding issues, and collaborating with global colleagues. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with extensive experience in conflicts management within a prestigious law firm. This highly strategic role offers exceptional benefits and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in conflicts analysis and management in a law firm.
• Deep understanding of professional conduct rules and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience with high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK & EMEA Conflicts team.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex conflicts.
• Oversee conflicts review and documentation.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced conflicts professional to step into a senior leadership position within a leading international law firm. This pivotal role involves overseeing the firm’s conflicts operations across the UK and EMEA, shaping policy, driving best practice, and managing a highly skilled team responsible for ensuring seamless client onboarding and regulatory compliance.

Why Apply?

• Strategic Leadership : Lead and inspire a talented team delivering critical risk management services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Influential Role : Shape conflicts policy and risk strategy, influencing firm‑wide decisions at a senior level.
• Exceptional Benefits : Enjoy a highly competitive salary, hybrid working, and a culture that values professional growth and collaboration.

The Head of Conflicts will be responsible for leading and developing the regional conflicts function, providing expert guidance on conflicts clearance, compliance, and risk management. Acting as the senior escalation point for complex matters, this role will advise partners and senior business teams on conflict risks, balancing regulatory obligations with commercial objectives. The position also includes strategic oversight of policy development, training, and process improvement, ensuring the firm maintains consistent global standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK & EMEA Conflicts team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and professional development.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex conflicts and client onboarding issues.
• Oversee the review, resolution, and documentation of conflicts for new business, clients, and lateral hires.
• Develop and maintain policies, processes, and training initiatives to enhance risk management.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across regions.
• Build strong relationships with partners and senior stakeholders, providing pragmatic, commercial advice on risk and compliance.

This role would suit a qualified solicitor or legal professional with extensive experience in conflicts analysis and management within a large UK or international law firm. You’ll bring a deep understanding of professional conduct rules (including the SRA Code of Conduct and other jurisdictional frameworks), excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, and proven experience leading high‑performing teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong stakeholder management, and the confidence to make decisions in complex, high‑pressure situations.

This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to drive best practice, shape policy, and lead a talented team in one of the legal industry’s most respected global firms. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the firm’s risk exposure, enhancing operational excellence, and supporting strategic growth across multiple jurisdictions, all within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.