Global Conflicts Lead — Legal Risk & Mentorship

Emapta Global; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent

Annual performance bonus

Fixed weekends off

Hybrid work arrangement

Prime Makati office location

Job summary

Emapta Philippines seeks a seasoned Conflicts Team Lead to oversee complex conflict assessments across a global network. You will advise senior stakeholders, develop junior professionals, and strengthen risk-management practices across regions while guiding decision-making and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in conflicts management, 2-3 years in leadership, and experience with client onboarding systems like Intapp; hybrid work with on-site requirements in Makati.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of conflicts management experience, preferably in an international law firm or highly regulated environment.
• At least 2-3 years of leadership, coaching, mentoring, or team supervision experience.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and managing conflicts of interest; knowledge of professional conflict rules and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence partners and senior leaders.
• Experience using conflicts management/client onboarding systems (e.g., Intapp) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict checks for new clients and matters to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Review and analyze conflict reports; provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Serve as the first escalation point for complex conflict matters and ensure resolution per firm policies.
• Guide partners and stakeholders on conflicts-related matters, including drafting waivers.
• Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members; maintain procedures, training materials, and documentation.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Conflicts Committee to support decision-making.
• Support global conflicts initiatives and cross-regional projects for process improvements.

Skills

Conflict management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-regional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intapp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emapta Philippines seeks a seasoned Conflicts Team Lead to oversee complex conflict assessments across a global network. You will advise senior stakeholders, develop junior professionals, and strengthen risk-management practices across regions while guiding decision-making and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in conflicts management, 2-3 years in leadership, and experience with client onboarding systems like Intapp; hybrid work with on-site requirements in Makati.