Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor

image

Herbert Smith Freehills

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a law degree/LPC, 1+ year in a professional service, strong research skills, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
  • You will manage conflict checks, advise on risks, liaise with teams globally, influence technology design, and support conflict resolution processes across legal matters.

Requirements

  • Law degree/LPC
  • Work experience in a professional services environment in this field for a year (we will however consider candidates with more or less experience providing they can demonstrate the required competencies)
  • Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential information
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Excellent commercial awareness
  • Ability to prioritise workloads
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work autonomously, escalate and prioritise multiple tasks
  • Clear verbal, written and face to face communication skills with staff at every level
  • Knowledge of Microsoft programs and research resources
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify (through analysis) and resolve (through consultation) both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
  • Review every new client and matter opportunity through analysis of internal and external information sources and advise partners globally in relation to conflicts and information barrier management.
  • Understand and identify wider risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime and commercial conflict issues through Matter Risk Assessment.
  • Advising partners and lawyers regarding conflict check results, processes and policies.
  • Liaise with the Financial Crime team on the Matter Risk assessment.
  • Ensuring the London team have a close working relationship with the Sydney team and liaising with them to ensure a smooth handover.
  • Actively contributing to the building of an effective and mutually supportive conflicts team globally.
  • Influence the design and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor at Herbert Smith Freehills?

The primary responsibility involves managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify and resolve both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A law degree or LPC is required, along with relevant work experience in a professional services environment, preferably in the field of conflicts of interest and risk management.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include strong research and analytical abilities, excellent commercial awareness, attention to detail, clear communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously under pressure.

What is the team structure for the Conflicts team?

The Conflicts team consists of legally qualified team members located in London and Sydney, working collaboratively to provide advisory services globally.

How does the Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor interact with other departments?

The role involves liaising with various teams, including Financial Crime, Matter Management, and Business Development, as well as advising partners and lawyers on conflicts and information barrier management.

Is prior experience in conflict management essential for this role?

While a year of experience in a relevant professional services environment is preferred, candidates with varying levels of experience will also be considered as long as they can demonstrate the required competencies.

What is the working pattern for this position?

The working pattern is full-time.

Where is the Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor position located?

The position is based in London.

Is the position permanent?

Yes, this role offers a permanent contract.

What is the firm's approach to diversity and inclusion?

Herbert Smith Freehills fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring that all individuals feel valued and can perform at their best by being their authentic selves at work.

image

Herbert Smith Freehills

We are closely monitoring the international response in relation to sanctions and other developments.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Operating from 24 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. The firm provides many of the world’s most important organisations with access to market-leading dispute resolution, projects and transactional legal advice, combined with expertise in a number of global industry sectors, including Technology, Banks, Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Buyers, Infrastructure & Transport, Mining, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Real Estate, and Manufacturing & Industrials. We support our people and teams to do their best work, whether that’s through our agile-working policy or access to first-rate learning and development programmes. Together, our highly skilled, driven colleagues, work as a team to understand our clients’ needs, objectives and the environment they’re operating in.