Head of Conflicts & Risk (Hybrid London)

DiverseJobsMatter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter is recruiting for a Head of Conflicts for a leading international law firm in London. The role reports to the Risk & Compliance Partner and leads a team handling conflicts of interest and confidentiality, while driving improvements to processes and systems.

The position is senior leadership with responsibility for a large function and involvement in a major IntApp Cloud Migration project, requiring extensive experience and strategic oversight across international offices.

Qualifications

• Strong background in conflicts and risk management within a law firm.
• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of conflicts of interest, confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conflicts function and oversee conflicts checking and resolution.
• Identify and resolve complex conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues.
• Drive improvements to conflicts processes, procedures and systems.
• Draft and maintain conflicts policies, waivers and consent language.
• Provide guidance and training to partners and colleagues globally.
• Manage and expand the conflicts team.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance and conflicts committees.
• Support the IntApp Cloud Migration with process improvements.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Legal qualification (solicitor or equivalent)

Tools

IntApp Open

IntApp Walls

Job description

DiverseJobsMatter is recruiting for a Head of Conflicts for a leading international law firm in London. The role reports to the Risk & Compliance Partner and leads a team handling conflicts of interest and confidentiality, while driving improvements to processes and systems.

The position is senior leadership with responsibility for a large function and involvement in a major IntApp Cloud Migration project, requiring extensive experience and strategic oversight across international offices.