Senior Officer, General Counsel

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Norton Rose Fulbright LLP Full time

Job Summary

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Officer, General Counsel & Risk to join our Risk & Compliance Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring the Firm's compliance with all relevant laws and professional obligations in every office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conflict Screening
    • Manage higher risk conflict queries, undertaking conflict searches, analyzing reports, and recommending courses of action to senior management.
    • Ensure new business intake is in line with the Firm's global strategy and compliant with our existing client base from a legal and commercial standpoint.
  • Liaison and Training
    • Liaise with and assist the Compliance Teams at Norton Rose Fulbright Member Firms in Australia, Canada, USA, and South Africa in conjunction with potential conflicts.
    • Provide training support and ongoing assistance to General Counsel & Risk Officers in resolving conflict issues.
  • Policy and Procedure
    • Act as a point of escalation between General Counsel & Risk Officers and Lawyers, providing recommendations and first draft advice on key risk issues.
    • Ensure fee earners are kept up to date on the resolution of their conflict issues.
    • Communicate policy updates, training, and key business updates to General Counsel & Risk Officers.
  • Advisory Role
    • Advise partners, lawyers, and staff on the Firm's policies and procedures.
    • Provide critical analysis of Risk assessments on matters, including those in high-risk jurisdictions.
    • Recommendations to the Head of Compliance and senior management as to whether a high-risk matter should be accepted by the Firm.
  • Other Tasks
    • Explain regulatory requirements and Firm policies to fee earners and PAs.
    • Guide and train fee earners and PAs on the use of compliance systems.
    • Support the Senior Risk & Compliance Manager and Head of Compliance with various other compliance-related tasks as required.

Requirements

  • Interest in Risk and Compliance with a key interest in developing knowledge of commercial, political, and risk issues affecting our business.
  • Ability to successfully interact with senior management and partners.
  • Advanced computer skills and technological awareness.
  • Excellent workload and project management and great organizational skills.
  • Team player, and ability to work well with all levels of staff.
  • Excellent aptitude for research and familiarity with online research tools.
  • Ability to draft clearly and explain complex issues; excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Accuracy and an eye for detail.
  • Sound commercial and risk judgment.
  • Flexibility and ability to think of 'outside of the box' solutions.
  • At least 2 years' experience working in a compliance/ legal function.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to serve the requirements of the global firm.
  • Law degree or other relevant qualifications (desirable).

Benefits

  • 25 days hols + Bank holiday - Buy up to 5 days.
  • GP Service.
  • Bupa Healthcare.
  • Pension.
  • Flexible working.

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