Conflicts Manager (Interim)

Job Description

Our client a leading legal services provider is seeking an experienced Conflicts Manager to join a high-profile client on an initial 6-week assignment, with the potential for extension.

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This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in legal conflicts and risk management who is comfortable leading teams while remaining hands-on with complex conflicts analysis and stakeholder engagement.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and support a team undertaking conflicts reviews and risk assessments

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• Act as an escalation point for complex and high-risk conflicts matters

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• Review and analyse conflicts reports, identifying legal, commercial and reputational risks

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• Advise on conflict resolution and risk mitigation strategies

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• Engage with partners, lawyers, compliance teams and senior stakeholders

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• Support process improvements, reporting and operational projects

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About You

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• 5+ years' experience in legal conflicts, risk or compliance within a law firm or professional services environment

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• Previous experience managing or supervising conflicts teams

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• Strong understanding of legal conflicts principles and risk assessment

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• Experience with Intapp Open or similar conflicts management systems

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• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills

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• Available immediately 

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