Conflicts Lawyer/Analyst

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Full time
The Opportunity

Group / team description:

The New Business & Enterprise Risk (NB&ER) team has overall responsibility for ensuring all of the policies and processes involved in taking on a new clients and matters are adhered to and work is accepted in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures. These include carrying out conflict checks for the Herbert Smith Freehills and associate offices globally, client approval, matter inception, financial crime and anti-money laundering checks, tracking of client terms and retainers, monitoring information barriers.The Conflicts Team consists of legally qualified team members in London and Sydney, Australia. The teams provide joint services, including partner advisory services, globally.

The Opportunity:

Key Internal Relationships:

Head of Conflicts UK, US & EMEASenior Conflict Lawyers/AnalystsConflicts Partners including General Counsel and Director of New Business & Enterprise Risk (NB&ER)Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship PartnersAustralian Conflicts team in SydneyFinancial Crime and Matter Management teams in NB&ERPartners, lawyers and PAsBusiness Development

Key

Responsibilities:

Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify (through analysis) and resolve (through consultation) both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.Review every new client and matter opportunity through analysis of internal and external information sources and advise partners globally in relation to conflicts and information barrier management.Understand and identify wider risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime and commercial conflict issues through Matter Risk Assessment.Advising partners and lawyers regarding conflict check results, processes and policies.Liaise with the Financial Crime team on the Matter Risk assessment.Ensuring the London team have a close working relationship with the Sydney team and liaising with them to ensure a smooth handoverActively contributing to the building of an effective and mutually supportive conflicts team globallyInfluence the design and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Law degree/LPCWork experience in a professional services environment in this field for a year (we will however consider candidates with more or less experience providing they can demonstrate the required competencies)Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential informationStrong research and analytical skillsExcellent commercial awarenessAbility to prioritise workloadsAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to work autonomously, escalate and prioritise multiple tasks Clear verbal, written and face to face communication skills with staff at every levelKnowledge of Microsoft programs and research resourcesAbility to work well under pressure and to deadlines

Team
General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location
London

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

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