Senior Director of Conflicts, Law Firm
Plona Partners · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Position: Senior Director of Conflicts / Head of ConflictsLocation: U.S. East Coast (Hybrid – NY / CT)Law Firm: Regional Powerhouse (AmLaw100)Salary: $280,000 - $350,000
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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 & governanceRegulatory compliance & ethicsOperational 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 governanceDesign and implement firmwide risk strategy aligned with global leadershipOversee complex conflicts resolution, ethical screens, and high-risk matter approvalsPartner with senior stakeholders on claims, regulatory, and reputational risk mattersDrive process improvement, policy development, and system optimizationLead training initiatives across attorneys and business teamsAct as a strategic advisor on lateral hires, office expansions, and sensitive matters
Requirements
JD + active U.S. bar admission6–10+ years in law firm risk, compliance, OGC, or professional responsibility xzbcwsv Deep expertise in:Conflicts & new business intakeEngagement terms / waiver strategyEthical screens & information barriersProven ability to influence partners and operate at the leadership levelStrong 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 APACOpportunity to build and modernize a critical functionHigh-impact seat at the table on firmwide decision-makingPlatform with elite clientele and complex, high-stakes work
Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.
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 & governanceRegulatory compliance & ethicsOperational 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 governanceDesign and implement firmwide risk strategy aligned with global leadershipOversee complex conflicts resolution, ethical screens, and high-risk matter approvalsPartner with senior stakeholders on claims, regulatory, and reputational risk mattersDrive process improvement, policy development, and system optimizationLead training initiatives across attorneys and business teamsAct as a strategic advisor on lateral hires, office expansions, and sensitive matters
Requirements
JD + active U.S. bar admission6–10+ years in law firm risk, compliance, OGC, or professional responsibility xzbcwsv Deep expertise in:Conflicts & new business intakeEngagement terms / waiver strategyEthical screens & information barriersProven ability to influence partners and operate at the leadership levelStrong 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 APACOpportunity to build and modernize a critical functionHigh-impact seat at the table on firmwide decision-makingPlatform with elite clientele and complex, high-stakes work
Details
| Company | Plona Partners |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |