Conflicts Advisor

Overview of role

Walkers is a leading offshore law firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. We advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland.

At Walkers, our people are our greatest asset. They form our culture, make us stand apart from our competitors and are the reason why our clients choose to do business with us. We have an abundance of talented people in the firm, which makes for a high-performing but also friendly environment. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to be employer of choice.

THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for a Conflicts Advisor to join our Office of General Counsel team. The role will sit within our global Conflicts team and will provide conflicts support globally with conflicts analysis, escalations and reporting.  The role is focused solely on conflicts of interest. 

The role will require knowledge of applicable professional conflicts rules and a good understanding of the client base and nature of work and transactions undertaken by Walkers. Although based in London, the role will be global and may be required to support other offices as required. Full training will be provided but the successful applicant will be expected to supplement this with independent reading and remain up-to-date with relevant activity in the market.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

1. Provide support to the business as the first point of escalation in the conflict checking process.
2. Review and analyse conflict reports, determining any actual or potential, legal or commercial conflicts of interest.
3. Provide valuable and reliable conflict advice and support to partners and other lawyers, building and maintaining a good working relationship
4. Assist with the preparation of training materials and deliver training for team members and legal teams.
5. Assist with drafting, updating and maintaining conflicts-related documentation, including manuals, policies, procedures and templates, as well as other internal communications.
6. Draft recommendation reports for the Conflicts Committee with details of the conflict or potential conflict, and a recommended course of action.
7. Assist with the drafting of conflicts and confidentiality waivers.
8. Assist with local, regional and global conflicts projects as required.
9. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the role, including the performance of duties outside working hours when required and work in a flexible manner.

Education, Skills & Experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate with a minimum of 24 months' experience in an international risk and compliance function role with a focus on conflicts of interest.
• Practical knowledge and experience of preventing, identifying and managing conflicts of interest.
• Knowledge of professional conflicts rules.
• Experience using Intapp or a similar onboarding tool is preferred.

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with partners, employees and (where appropriate) with the firm's clients.

• Strong research and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Client- focused and commercial aptitude.

• Ability to work under pressure and responsive to the expectations of partners and clients.

• Able to prioritise competing demands, excellent time management and organisational skills.