Strategic Conflicts & Innovation Counsel
Fieldfisher
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Fieldfisher seeks a senior lawyer to join our Risk function in a strategic role focused on conflicts of interest and innovation.
You will advise on complex conflicts, shape risk decisions on new mandates, and help develop technology-driven onboarding and risk processes across the firm.
This high-impact role blends technical legal work with commercial decision-making and innovation delivery in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with 10+ years’ PQE, 4+ years in conflicts.
- Strong experience advising on complex and international conflicts of interest.
- Knowledge of professional conduct rules and regulatory frameworks (e.g. SRA).
- Experience with client onboarding systems and conflicts platforms (Intapp).
- Interest or experience in legal technology, AI or process improvement.
- Track record of improving or implementing operational processes or systems.
- Experience advising on engagement terms, waivers and client agreements.
- Strong commercial judgement balancing risk and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead assessment and resolution of complex conflicts of interest, including cross-border matters.
- Escalation point for high-risk or sensitive mandates for client onboarding.
- Oversee design and implementation of information barriers (ethical walls).
- Support client and matter acceptance processes ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Apply a consistent approach across multi-jurisdictional engagements.
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Job description
Fieldfisher seeks a senior lawyer to join our Risk function in a strategic role focused on conflicts of interest and innovation.
You will advise on complex conflicts, shape risk decisions on new mandates, and help develop technology-driven onboarding and risk processes across the firm.
This high-impact role blends technical legal work with commercial decision-making and innovation delivery in a collaborative environment.
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