Senior Conflicts Advisor

Walkers is a leading offshore law and professional services firm, providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of key financial centres including Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland. At Walkers, our people are our greatest asset. They shape our culture, differentiate us from our competitors and are central to our clients’ decision to work with us. We foster a high-performing yet collaborative and supportive environment, underpinned by a pragmatic and empowering approach. Equality and diversity are integral to our global identity and to our ambition to be an employer of choice. This is an excellent opportunity to join the firm as a Senior Conflicts Advisor in our Office of General Counsel team. The sits within our global Conflicts function and provides conflicts support globally with conflicts analysis, escalations and reporting. The role is focused on conflicts of interest. The role requires knowledge of applicable professional conflicts rules and a good understanding of the client base and nature of work and transactions undertaken by Walkers. Although based in Cayman, the role will be global and may be required to support other offices as required. Full training will be provided but the successful applicant will be expected to supplement this with independent reading and remain up-to-date with relevant activity in the market. Key Responsibilities • Review, analyse, and assess conflicts reports to identify legal, commercial, and reputational risks across multiple jurisdictions • Act as a senior escalation point for complex conflicts issues, providing clear, practical, and commercially focused recommendations • Support the firm’s risk and compliance framework by ensuring conflicts processes align with professional standards and internal policies • Partner closely with stakeholders across global offices, particularly within the Americas region, to facilitate timely and effective conflicts resolution • Prepare high-quality reports, summaries, and recommendations for Conflicts Committees and senior leadership • Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of conflicts waivers and engagement terms where required • Contribute to global conflicts and compliance initiatives, process improvements, and strategic projects • Deliver guidance, mentoring, and training to junior team members and wider business stakeholders • Maintain high standards of accuracy, responsiveness, and client service within a fast-paced international environment • Build trusted relationships with partners and business teams while balancing commercial objectives with regulatory obligations Knowledge & Experience • Graduate with a minimum of 4+ years’ experience in an international risk and compliance function, with a focus on conflicts of interest • Strong working knowledge of professional conflicts rules, including identification, assessment and management of conflicts • Proven experience reviewing and analysing complex conflict reports, acting as an escalation point and applying sound, commercially focused judgement • Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex and time-sensitive conflicts matters to senior stakeholders, including partners and fee earners • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience working across regions and influencing at all levels • Experience preparing high-quality reports and recommendations, including for Conflicts Committees, and proposing practical mitigation strategies • Experience supporting conflicts waivers and contributing to global initiatives or projects within a risk and compliance environment • Proven ability to coach and mentor junior team members • Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to de