1,416 Attorney jobs in the United Kingdom

Conflicts Attorney

Location: London Reports To: Director of Conflicts Services (Global); UK COLP & MLRO

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly skilled Conflicts Attorney to join its London office. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic global conflicts team, supporting a firm known for handling complex, high-profile matters across multiple jurisdictions and industries.

About the Role

The Conflicts Attorney will play a key role in identifying, reviewing, and resolving conflicts of interest related to new business intake and lateral legal hires across the firm’s global offices. This position also involves drafting and maintaining conflict waivers, reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines, and advising on compliance with professional conduct rules in both the UK and US.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and clear conflicts of interest for new clients, matters, and incoming legal personnel.
• Collaborate with the Director of Conflicts Services and General Counsel’s Office to resolve complex conflict issues.
• Draft and manage conflict waivers and related documentation.
• Review and advise on client Outside Counsel Guidelines to ensure firm compliance.
• Assist with the implementation of ethical walls and related protocols.
• Support the training of new conflicts team members on relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Engage with lawyers and business services professionals across global offices to ensure timely and accurate conflict resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• JD or equivalent legal qualification; admission to a state bar or current English practising certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conflicts analysis and resolution within a major law firm or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Proven ability to manage complex conflict scenarios, particularly in transactional and lateral hiring contexts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ethical wall implementation and client guideline review is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for risk management to join a collaborative and high-performing team at a top-tier global firm.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Conflicts Attorney assists with the identification, review, analysis, and reconciliation of all conflicts of interest related to incoming legal personnel Firm-wide. The role likewise advises on the identification and reconciliation of potential and actual conflicts of interest related to new client and matter opening across Firm offices and jurisdictions. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Firm conflict waivers and reviews client Outside Counsel Guidelines for Firm compliance. This position reports to the Director of Conflict Services (global) and COLP & MLRO (UK), the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification, resolution, and clearance of potential and actual conflicts of interest as relate to lateral legal personnel new hires and Firm new business in relation to US and English conflict of interest rules.
• Consult with the Director of Conflict Services and General Counsel’s Office as necessary to facilitate clearance and approval on all potential and actual conflicts of interest.
• Follow-up with appropriate lawyer(s) and/or Firm personnel as required to perform any and all above functions, including, but not limited to, obtaining conflicts clearances, waivers and consents, Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters.
• Generate and maintain conflicts waivers in furtherance of conflict resolution for use throughout all levels of the Firm.
• Review client Outside Counsel Guidelines and assist with the Firm’s compliance therewith as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of Ethical Walls as necessary.
• Assist in the training of new Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Coordinators on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• JD or legal qualification from an accredited institution required
• Good standing admission to a state or relevant national bar or a current English practising certificate required
• At least two (3) years of demonstrated legal conflicts of interest researching, identification and resolution experience in the Conflicts Department of a major law firm or financial institution required.
• Exceptional working knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and Model Rules of Professional Conduct, as applicable, across Firm jurisdictions required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile potential and actual conflicts of interest in a major law firm required.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, follow through and complete time sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced global law firm environment required.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written business communication skills necessary to interact with Partners, Counsel, Associates and other Firm personnel throughout the Firm’s international offices required.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills required.
• Experience analyzing conflicts for complex transactional matters, lateral partners and other legal personnel candidates is strongly preferred.

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require).

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Any personal data shared with us will be processed in accordance with our Prospective Personnel Data Protection Notice which can be found at

Trade Mark Attorney

London

1-2 year pqe

Outstanding Media Entertainment law firm now seek an additional Trade Mark attorney to join their growing Trade Mark team. A key appointment, the role will suit a Trade Mark attorney with 1-2 years PQE.

The successful candidate will be advising a range of exciting clients, from start-ups to global brands, many of which are household names. You will work closely with the Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and the wider IP team, working with a high amount of autonomy, corresponding directly with clients, whilst being supported by an excellent team.

The trade mark portfolio management team advises clients on the full range of IP issues relating to trade mark clearance, prosecution and management of registered rights, as well as disputes before the IPO, across a number of industry sectors. The team also handles designs and domain name portfolios. Also working alongside the wider IP team, which includes IP litigators, paralegals, and trainees.

This role will suit an ambitious Trade Mark attorney eager to develop their career within an exciting Trade Mark arena, enjoy a tremendously close knit team, within a very impressive firm. To enquire about this role please contact the consultant managing this project

Trade Mark Attorney

London

1-2 year pqe

Outstanding Media Entertainment law firm now seek an additional Trade Mark attorney to join their growing Trade Mark team. A key appointment, the role will suit a Trade Mark attorney with 1-2 years PQE.

The successful candidate will be advising a range of exciting clients, from start-ups to global brands, many of which are household names. You will work closely with the Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and the wider IP team, working with a high amount of autonomy, corresponding directly with clients, whilst being supported by an excellent team.

The trade mark portfolio management team advises clients on the full range of IP issues relating to trade mark clearance, prosecution and management of registered rights, as well as disputes before the IPO, across a number of industry sectors. The team also handles designs and domain name portfolios. Also working alongside the wider IP team, which includes IP litigators, paralegals, and trainees.

This role will suit an ambitious Trade Mark attorney eager to develop their career within an exciting Trade Mark arena, enjoy a tremendously close knit team, within a very impressive firm. To enquire about this role please contact the consultant managing this project

Conflicts Attorney

Location: London Reports To: Director of Conflicts Services (Global); UK COLP & MLRO

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly skilled Conflicts Attorney to join its London office. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic global conflicts team, supporting a firm known for handling complex, high-profile matters across multiple jurisdictions and industries.

About the Role

The Conflicts Attorney will play a key role in identifying, reviewing, and resolving conflicts of interest related to new business intake and lateral legal hires across the firm’s global offices. This position also involves drafting and maintaining conflict waivers, reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines, and advising on compliance with professional conduct rules in both the UK and US.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and clear conflicts of interest for new clients, matters, and incoming legal personnel.
• Collaborate with the Director of Conflicts Services and General Counsel’s Office to resolve complex conflict issues.
• Draft and manage conflict waivers and related documentation.
• Review and advise on client Outside Counsel Guidelines to ensure firm compliance.
• Assist with the implementation of ethical walls and related protocols.
• Support the training of new conflicts team members on relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Engage with lawyers and business services professionals across global offices to ensure timely and accurate conflict resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• JD or equivalent legal qualification; admission to a state bar or current English practising certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conflicts analysis and resolution within a major law firm or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Proven ability to manage complex conflict scenarios, particularly in transactional and lateral hiring contexts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ethical wall implementation and client guideline review is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for risk management to join a collaborative and high-performing team at a top-tier global firm.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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Conflicts Attorney

Location: London Reports To: Director of Conflicts Services (Global); UK COLP & MLRO

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly skilled Conflicts Attorney to join its London office. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic global conflicts team, supporting a firm known for handling complex, high-profile matters across multiple jurisdictions and industries.

About the Role

The Conflicts Attorney will play a key role in identifying, reviewing, and resolving conflicts of interest related to new business intake and lateral legal hires across the firm’s global offices. This position also involves drafting and maintaining conflict waivers, reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines, and advising on compliance with professional conduct rules in both the UK and US.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and clear conflicts of interest for new clients, matters, and incoming legal personnel.
• Collaborate with the Director of Conflicts Services and General Counsel’s Office to resolve complex conflict issues.
• Draft and manage conflict waivers and related documentation.
• Review and advise on client Outside Counsel Guidelines to ensure firm compliance.
• Assist with the implementation of ethical walls and related protocols.
• Support the training of new conflicts team members on relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Engage with lawyers and business services professionals across global offices to ensure timely and accurate conflict resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• JD or equivalent legal qualification; admission to a state bar or current English practising certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conflicts analysis and resolution within a major law firm or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Proven ability to manage complex conflict scenarios, particularly in transactional and lateral hiring contexts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ethical wall implementation and client guideline review is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for risk management to join a collaborative and high-performing team at a top-tier global firm.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

-reid-legal

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Conflicts Attorney assists with the identification, review, analysis, and reconciliation of all conflicts of interest related to incoming legal personnel Firm-wide. The role likewise advises on the identification and reconciliation of potential and actual conflicts of interest related to new client and matter opening across Firm offices and jurisdictions. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Firm conflict waivers and reviews client Outside Counsel Guidelines for Firm compliance. This position reports to the Director of Conflict Services (global) and COLP & MLRO (UK), the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification, resolution, and clearance of potential and actual conflicts of interest as relate to lateral legal personnel new hires and Firm new business in relation to US and English conflict of interest rules.
• Consult with the Director of Conflict Services and General Counsel’s Office as necessary to facilitate clearance and approval on all potential and actual conflicts of interest.
• Follow-up with appropriate lawyer(s) and/or Firm personnel as required to perform any and all above functions, including, but not limited to, obtaining conflicts clearances, waivers and consents, Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters.
• Generate and maintain conflicts waivers in furtherance of conflict resolution for use throughout all levels of the Firm.
• Review client Outside Counsel Guidelines and assist with the Firm’s compliance therewith as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of Ethical Walls as necessary.
• Assist in the training of new Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Coordinators on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• JD or legal qualification from an accredited institution required
• Good standing admission to a state or relevant national bar or a current English practising certificate required
• At least two (3) years of demonstrated legal conflicts of interest researching, identification and resolution experience in the Conflicts Department of a major law firm or financial institution required.
• Exceptional working knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and Model Rules of Professional Conduct, as applicable, across Firm jurisdictions required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile potential and actual conflicts of interest in a major law firm required.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, follow through and complete time sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced global law firm environment required.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written business communication skills necessary to interact with Partners, Counsel, Associates and other Firm personnel throughout the Firm’s international offices required.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills required.
• Experience analyzing conflicts for complex transactional matters, lateral partners and other legal personnel candidates is strongly preferred.

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require).

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Any personal data shared with us will be processed in accordance with our Prospective Personnel Data Protection Notice which can be found at -policy/prospective-personnel-data-protection-notice-london

Patent Attorney / IP Counsel – In-House

Based across Hemel Hempstead HQ & London Blackfriars & home

Hybrid Working

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Counsel ( Patent Attorney In-House) to join our team hybrid based at our Hemel HQ & London Blackfriars sites, where you will play a pivotal role in protecting and maximising the value of our intellectual property assets.

Duties include:

• Counsel and support R&D teams of the Smiths Detection and Smiths Interconnect divisions to protect company’s intellectual property worldwide.
• Conduct comprehensive freedom to operate analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities for new product development.
• Support compliance with legal obligations concerning the use of Open Source Software (“OSS”).
• Monitor competitor intellectual property activity and market trends to inform patent strategy and identify potential licensing opportunities.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications to secure robust intellectual property protection in alignment with business objectives.
• Support compliance with legal obligations concerning the use of Open Source Software (“OSS”).
• Assist with Legal & Business Affairs department projects as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Patent Attorney with at least 2 years’ post qualification
• Experience in patent filing and prosecution, freedom to operate and IP transactional work.
• Ability to work effectively under time and workload pressure.

Desirable but not essential:

• Degree in electrical and electronics engineering or similar.
• Experience supporting the growth of a digital business including Proof of Concept and SaaS subscription agreements and software licence agreements.
• Knowledge of Legal Tracker billing system and Ipendo IP Management System.

Additional information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Trade Mark Attorney

London

1-2 year pqe

Outstanding Media Entertainment law firm now seek an additional Trade Mark attorney to join their growing Trade Mark team. A key appointment, the role will suit a Trade Mark attorney with 1-2 years PQE.

The successful candidate will be advising a range of exciting clients, from start-ups to global brands, many of which are household names. You will work closely with the Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys and the wider IP team, working with a high amount of autonomy, corresponding directly with clients, whilst being supported by an excellent team.

The trade mark portfolio management team advises clients on the full range of IP issues relating to trade mark clearance, prosecution and management of registered rights, as well as disputes before the IPO, across a number of industry sectors. The team also handles designs and domain name portfolios. Also working alongside the wider IP team, which includes IP litigators, paralegals, and trainees.

This role will suit an ambitious Trade Mark attorney eager to develop their career within an exciting Trade Mark arena, enjoy a tremendously close knit team, within a very impressive firm. To enquire about this role please contact the consultant managing this project