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About the Role

Wilson Sons is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their London office. This role involves assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts of interest related to clients, matters, and new hires. The attorney will follow up on conflicts clearance for new engagements and conduct daily reviews of firm conflicts of interest reports, resolving any identified issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of all Firm new business to identify ethical and business conflicts of interest
• Utilize available internal and external databases, communication with Partners, other lawyers and business services colleagues to follow up on and resolve all potential conflicts of interest
• Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions in database to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest
• Assisting Executive Assistants, lawyers and staff in understanding the Firm’s new matter intake, conflicts, Anti Money Laundering, and other compliance procedures

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum 2+ years of conflicts experience required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and spoken
• Proven ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Familiar with standard technology environments
• Able to collaborate or work autonomously as needed

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 2+ years of conflicts experience

Education Level

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Salary/Compensations

• Highly competitive salary

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package

About the Company

• Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide.
• We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
• The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe.
• Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
• Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them.
• We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility.
• For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment.
• With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.
• Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally.
• We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential.
• Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings.
• For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot.
• Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
• We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need.
• In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes.
• In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.