Conflicts and Compliance Lawyer

5w1 month ago

Pinsent Masons

London, GB · Full-time · £80,000 – £110,000

About this role

We are seeking a Conflicts & Compliance Lawyer to join our Regulatory Team. This fantastic opportunity places you at the heart of the firm’s risk agenda, supporting high-quality, fast-paced decision-making and contributing to the evolution of our risk framework. Drive confident, compliant growth with expert regulatory insight.

Pinsent Masons’ General Counsel’s Office enables safe global practice with expert risk, regulatory and legal guidance. Partner closely with lawyers and business teams across the UK, Europe and Asia to ensure confident, integrity-driven operations. Influence risk management practices across multiple jurisdictions while working with senior partners and stakeholders.

Provide advice on potential conflicts of interest for new clients and matters, analysing data in conflicts management systems like Intapp Open. Support firmwide compliance with regulatory requirements, including client terms and engagement arrangements. Contribute to projects such as system upgrades, new office openings and global policy development.

Deliver training and guidance to colleagues, including new joiner sessions and practice-specific risk training. Act as an escalation point for the Conflicts Search Team with supervision and quality assurance. Work closely with Deputy General Counsel (Risk & Regulatory) and Senior Conflicts Manager on complex issues.

Join a supportive, highly respected global risk function at the centre of strategic decision-making. Gain exposure to interesting, complex, business-critical matters. Enjoy clear opportunities for professional growth, development and progression.

Requirements

Qualification as a solicitor with 3–5 PQE (open to applications outside this range)
Prior experience advising on conflict issues in a commercial law firm, or strong commercial awareness to transition into conflicts and compliance
Knowledge of the SRA conflict rules
Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Proactive and organised approach, with ability to work at pace and manage competing demands
Collaborative style and willingness to support, guide and mentor junior colleagues
Exposure to US-style conflicts rules and/or SRA regulatory frameworks (ideal, not essential)

Responsibilities

Provide advice on potential conflicts of interest across new clients and matters
Analyse data within conflicts management systems (Intapp Open) to support robust conflict resolution
Work closely with Deputy General Counsel (Risk & Regulatory) and Senior Conflicts Manager on complex and sensitive issues
Support firmwide compliance with regulatory requirements, including client terms, engagement arrangements and broader risk obligations
Contribute to key projects such as system upgrades, new office openings and development of global policies and processes
Deliver training and guidance to colleagues across the firm, including new joiner sessions and practice-specific risk training
Act as an escalation point for Conflicts Search Team, offering supervision, feedback and quality assurance