Overview
Director of Conflicts, Law Firm Jobs in Connecticut, United States at Plona Partners
Title: Director of Conflicts, Law Firm
Company: Plona Partners
Location: Connecticut, United States
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
