Pembury Legal
Senior Conflicts Lawyer - Elite US Law Firm
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Senior Conflicts Lawyer
An elite global law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Lawyer to join its London office in a highly visible and influential role. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal risk professional to join a prestigious international environment where they will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the firm’s conflicts and new business intake function.
Why Apply?
- Attractive six-figure salary and hybrid working model
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised law firm with a collaborative culture
- High level of exposure to complex international matters and senior stakeholders
- Genuine scope to help develop and influence the future direction of the conflicts function
This role sits within the firm’s legal risk and compliance team and will involve advising on conflicts issues relating to new business intake, lateral hires, and ongoing client matters across a broad range of international practice areas. The successful individual will work closely with lawyers and senior internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and help resolve conflicts issues efficiently while contributing to wider strategic and operational improvements within the function.
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Key Responsibilities
- Review, analyse, and assess conflicts reports relating to new matters and lateral hires
- Advise lawyers and business stakeholders on conflicts, risk, and resolution strategies
- Prepare concise summaries highlighting key issues and proposed next steps
- Assist with drafting and reviewing waiver letters, engagement terms, and information barriers
- Support the development and enhancement of conflicts processes and procedures
- Deliver training and guidance on conflicts-related matters across the business
- Assist with the mentoring, training, and supervision of junior conflicts team members
- Work collaboratively with legal and operational teams to ensure matters are progressed efficiently
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This role would suit a qualified lawyer with strong experience, (at least 4 years) handling conflicts analysis and resolution within a law firm environment. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of professional conduct and conflicts rules, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to advise senior legal professionals on complex matters. The successful individual will be analytical, highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating within a fast-paced international environment.
This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading international law firm in a senior-level position offering excellent exposure, long-term progression potential, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a growing and evolving conflicts function.
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