Senior Conflicts Advisor, Global Compliance & Training

Walkers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkers in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Conflicts Advisor to join our Office of General Counsel. The role supports the global conflicts team with conflicts analysis, escalations and reporting, focusing on conflicts of interest.

Based in Hong Kong but global in scope, the role may support other offices. Full training provided, with self‑directed reading to stay up to date with market activity.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a minimum of 4 years' experience in an international law or professional services firm with a focus on conflicts of interest.
• Practical knowledge and experience of preventing, identifying and managing conflicts of interest.
• Knowledge of professional conflict rules.
• Experience using Intapp or a conflicts tool is preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate with partners, employees and clients.
• Strong spoken English skills are required, and Chinese language skills are highly preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Client- focused and commercial aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and responsive to the expectations of partners and clients.
• Able to prioritise competing demands, excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the business as the first point of escalation in the conflict checking process.
• Review and analyse conflict reports, determining any actual or potential, legal or commercial conflicts of interest.
• Provide valuable and reliable conflict advice and support to the partners and fee earners.
• Lead on building and maintaining a good working relationship between the conflicts team and the business.
• Assist with the preparation of training materials and lead on the delivery of training for team members and legal teams.
• Act as a mentor to more junior team members, including in their induction and ongoing training and development.
• Assist with drafting, updating and maintaining conflicts-related documentation, including manuals, policies, procedures and templates, as well as other internal communications.
• Draft recommendation reports for the Conflicts Committee with details of the conflict or potential conflict, and a recommended course of action.
• Assist with the drafting of conflicts and confidentiality waivers.
• Assist with local, regional and global conflicts projects as required.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the role, including the performance of duties outside working hours when required and work in a flexible manner.

Skills

Conflicts of interest

Legal analysis

Training & mentoring

Communication

Time management

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Walkers in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Conflicts Advisor to join our Office of General Counsel. The role supports the global conflicts team with conflicts analysis, escalations and reporting, focusing on conflicts of interest.

Based in Hong Kong but global in scope, the role may support other offices. Full training provided, with self‑directed reading to stay up to date with market activity.