Head of Conflicts in London Area

Job description

Head of Conflicts

Magic Circle Law Firm

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Permanent, London Based

Our client, a top magic circle law firm, is actively seeking and experienced and Qualified Conflicts Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in their London office - working as their new Head of Conflicts (UK & EMEA).

Working in their dynamic and experienced Business Acceptance Unit, you'll be responsible for assessing all new business before it's accepted by the firm's Partners - ensuring their commercial objectives and legal obligations are met!

You'll be leading the entire firms conflicts function (apart from the US) - overseeing conflicts clearance, risk management and compliance with conflicts rules.

As the successful Head of Conflicts, you'll be responsible for:

- Responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the UK EMEA Conflicts Lawyers

- Working closely with the Managing Director responsible for BAU to ensure global standards are met

- Leading on resource management/strategy within the UK EMEA team

- Ensuring the team's service levels are maintained at a high level

- Reviewing and analysing complex conflicts reports

- Being the senior escalation point in the UK and EMEA on conflict resolution

- Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies

- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct

- Acting as a trusted advisor to Partners and Senior Leadership

+ much more.

To be considered, you'll need to be/have:

- Be a Qualified Lawyer

- Have extensive experience in conflicts analysis and risk management

- Have prior/existing experience of being an escalation point and leading a team

- Have the ability to work in a high-pressure environment

- Have expert knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, get in touch as soon as possible.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English