Description:

Job Overview:
Key Responsibilities:

Providing tailored advice, support and analysis to the Firm on a range of compliance topics centering on conflicts of interest and new business acceptance. This will include advising on the application of legislation, the professional conduct rules in a number of different States, regulations and policy. This will include:

Assessing new firm instructions in accordance with the professional conduct rules of the relevant State and oversea jurisdictions and advising partners and fee-earners on conflicts of interest (both legal and commercial)
Working with business development teams and sector lead partners to develop and implement firm strategy through careful selection of new clients and business.
Establishing, updating and working with the respective NBI and IHC teams in implementing firm-wide (and internal) risk management policies, controls and procedures.
Advising the partners and fee-earners on applicable legislation in the context of new and existing clients of the firm and supporting the Financial Crime Team on the same or escalating issues as appropriate.

Assisting with the Firm's compliance audits globally, including preparing materials and attending sessions with the relevant regulators, and reviewing the required regulatory reports across the Firm's jurisdictions.

Other:

Implementing and maintaining effective information barriers and assisting with queries from the practice groups as required.
Responding securities dealing requests.
Assisting in the development and testing of new NBI software/ processes as necessary.
Assisting with the implementation of NBI strategic projects.
Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Admitted as an Attorney in New York or another US State.
Prior experience in conflicts of interests I well-regarded but not essential as full training on the firm systems and policies will be provided.
Excellent research, analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Commercial awareness.
Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and under pressure.
Effective verbal, written and face to face communication skills with a variety of staff including senior partners and legal assistants.

Compensation:
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $185,000 - $210,000.

Success Factors:
Bringing my Best: Works with autonomy to deliver high quality work; Identifies opportunities to take on stretch assignments; Embraces change and actively acquires new knowledge and skills to add value to their role.

Creating Great Results: Explores stakeholder needs and perspectives to develop solutions; Trusted by stakeholders and team for recommendations on areas within specialty; Adapts communication and approach to different audiences and stakeholder needs.

Supporting and Developing others: Plays a valuable leadership role within the team; Actively supports others by sharing their firm knowledge and subject matter expertise; Effectively collaborates within department and across business services to deliver for stakeholders.

Enhancing the firm: Provides advice in the context of firm commercial issues and goals; Navigates competing tensions to achieve what is in the best interests of the firm; Makes recommendations on how the firm can adapt to industry changes and developments.

Global Competencies
As part of our commitment to professional growth and high performance, all our people are expected to demonstrate behaviors and skills in line with our global competency frameworks. These frameworks cover key areas, which provide clear guidance on what good looks like and support development at every stage of your career with us: