Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Conflicts Attorney

New York · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$215kDetected 27 days ago
ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The New Business Intake ("NBI") team, consisting of a network of analysts and attorneys in the US, the UK and Australia
  • Chief New Business & Enterprise Risk Officer
  • The Matter Management, Financial Crimes, and Operational Excellence teams within the NBE&R umbrella.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance, support, and analysis to the firm on a range of compliance topics centered on conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence processes.
  • Facilitate resolution of commercial conflicts by liaising with practice group heads, sector leads, and Conflicts Partners by presenting them with the business case for instructions within the context of the Firm's strategic growth priorities.
  • Support lateral conflicts clearance, onboarding, client transfers, and matter openings for lateral partners and other new hires, and work closely with recruiting, business development, practice leadership, and administrative teams to help facilitate smooth intake and transition processes.
  • Contribute to establishing, updating, and implement risk management policies, controls, and procedures in coordination with the NBE&R team, the IHC team, and other firm stakeholders.
  • Conduct research and provide support to partners, fee-earners, and business services teams on applicable rules of professional conduct, applicable legislation, regulations, and firm policies relating to, ethics, regulatory compliance, and new business acceptance matters.
  • Assist with monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape in which the firm operates, particularly changes affecting new and existing clients; provide support to the team and other firm stakeholders in adapting policies and procedures as appropriate.
  • Support information barrier processes, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.
  • Maintain accurate records in conflicts and intake systems.
  • Effective verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills with a variety of staff including senior partners and legal assistants.
  • Delivers high quality work with guidance and support as needed

Nice to have

  • Assess potential new clients and matters for the firm in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules, and relevant domestic and overseas regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with Intapp Open software is a plus.
  • Prior experience in conflicts of interests is preferred but not essential as full training on the firm systems and policies will be provided.

Compensation

  • Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and the salary range is $180,000-$215,000

Equal opportunity

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expre
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