This is a highly experienced legal risk and compliance professional and qualified solicitor (England & Wales), with over 8 years of experience in conflicts and anti-money laundering within top-tier international and offshore firms. Having worked within the risk and compliance teams of some of the world’s largest and most prestigious law firms, this candidate brings a rare blend of technical expertise, leadership, and international exposure.

Currently acting as a senior-level Conflicts Lawyer at a global law firm across the Middle East region, this individual is the go-to specialist for all conflict checks across multiple jurisdictions and offices. The role involves advising senior stakeholders on complex issues such as cross-jurisdictional conflicts, commercial risk, SRA rules, and sanctions compliance. This candidate leads on implementing information barriers, updating internal policies, training new joiners, and handling high-risk matters in collaboration with global compliance teams.

Key Competencies:

• Acts as escalation point for complex conflict of interest queries and sanctions issues across international offices
• Deep understanding of SRA, NY Bar, and other jurisdictional rules impacting global conflict and AML procedures
• Leads and delivers risk and compliance training, including policy creation and implementation
• Extensive experience using InTapp Open, World-Check, Orbis, and other risk management tools
• Manages cross-regional conflicts queries and liaises directly with Managing Partners and regulatory teams
• Drafts and revises internal compliance manuals, sanctions policies, and conflict guidelines
• Skilled in AML due diligence, ownership structures, PEPs, UBOs, and high-risk jurisdiction analysis
• Supports global firm M&A activity from a risk and compliance perspective
• Supervises and trains junior staff and analysts across multiple regions

Legal Experience:

Conflicts Lawyer | Global Law Firm | 2.5 years
Conflicts Manager | Offshore Law Firm | 0.5 years
Senior Analyst (Qualified Solicitor) – Business Acceptance | Magic Circle Law Firm | 3.5 years
OL/PL Paralegal for Partner | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 3 years

Education & Qualifications:

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist | The International Compliance Association
Qualified Solicitor | University
LLB (Hons) Law | University

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