Senior Conflicts Lawyer — Global Policy & Risk Lead

RedLaw Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Sheffield seeks a Senior Conflicts Lawyer to join their New Business Intake team. This role involves ensuring firm protection against conflicts, improving conflicts processes, and guiding partners on related issues. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with over 5 years of experience in managing conflicts of interest, familiar with SRA rules, and capable of delivering solutions for an international business. Competitive salary and dynamic team environment offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing conflicts of interest within a law firm.
• Familiarity with conflicts of interest rules under the SRA.
• Experience with international jurisdictions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the firm is protected from risk related to conflicts.
• Review and improve the firm's conflicts processes.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex queries.
• Lead internal investigations relating to conflicts.
• Provide guidance on potential conflicts of interest.
• Advise on conflict-related clauses in client agreements.
• Contribute to technology development for managing conflicts.
• Design and implement training on conflict management.

Skills

Managing conflicts of interest

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

A leading global law firm in Sheffield seeks a Senior Conflicts Lawyer to join their New Business Intake team. This role involves ensuring firm protection against conflicts, improving conflicts processes, and guiding partners on related issues. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with over 5 years of experience in managing conflicts of interest, familiar with SRA rules, and capable of delivering solutions for an international business. Competitive salary and dynamic team environment offered.