Senior Director of Conflicts, Law Firm

Position: Senior Director of Conflicts / Head of Conflicts

Location: U.S. East Coast (Hybrid – NY / CT)

Law Firm: Regional Powerhouse (AmLaw100)

Salary: $280,000 - $350,000

We’re partnering with a globally recognized law firm—consistently advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and complex cross-border matters—to identify a senior leader to build and scale their U.S. Risk & Compliance function. This is not a maintenance role. This is a build mandate with real influence across leadership, operations, and firmwide strategy.

The Opportunity

You will act as the lead voice for Risk & Compliance across the U.S. , partnering directly with international leadership and key stakeholders across Legal, Finance, and Operations.

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Firm strategy & governance
• Regulatory compliance & ethics
• Operational execution & risk mitigation

You’ll lead a team, influence partners, and shape how a global platform manages risk at scale.

What You’ll Own

• Lead all U.S. Risk & Compliance operations, including conflicts, NBI, and engagement governance
• Design and implement firmwide risk strategy aligned with global leadership
• Oversee complex conflicts resolution, ethical screens, and high-risk matter approvals
• Partner with senior stakeholders on claims, regulatory, and reputational risk matters
• Drive process improvement, policy development, and system optimization
• Lead training initiatives across attorneys and business teams
• Act as a strategic advisor on lateral hires, office expansions, and sensitive matters

Requirements

• JD + active U.S. bar admission
• 6–10+ years in law firm risk, compliance, OGC, or professional responsibility
• Deep expertise in:
• Conflicts & new business intake
• Engagement terms / waiver strategy
• Ethical screens & information barriers
• Proven ability to influence partners and operate at the leadership level
• Strong operator mindset: you don’t just advise—you build, implement, and improve

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to global leadership across U.S., Europe, and APAC
• Opportunity to build and modernize a critical function
• High-impact seat at the table on firmwide decision-making
• Platform with elite clientele and complex, high-stakes work