Head of Conflicts

An international law firm in London is seeking an experienced compliance professional from the legal or professional services sector to lead a global team specialising in conflicts of interest and client confidentiality. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will be the key driver of creating and leading a conflicts division with huge support from the board and senior management.

This role offers the chance to shape a high-performing team and drive innovation in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a global team of conflicts analysts, ensuring excellent service delivery.
2. Analyse and resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest, ensuring compliance with regulations, professional rules, and internal policies.
3. Develop centralised conflict-checking processes for new clients, matters, and sensitive transactions.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance policies, controls, and systems, including automation tools like Intapp.
5. Provide training on conflicts of interest, client confidentiality, and related compliance areas.
6. Drive team development through recruitment, training, and people-focused initiatives.
7. Monitor and adapt to regulatory, technological, and market changes impacting conflicts and confidentiality.

Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field.
2. Extensive compliance experience in an international law or professional services firm.
3. Deep knowledge of conflicts of interest, client confidentiality, and related regulations.
4. Proven expertise in team leadership, process improvement, and policy development.
5. Familiarity with compliance tools like Intapp Intake and Intapp Walls is a plus.

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