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About the Role

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence. This role supports the firm's ambition by focusing on conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, support, and analysis on compliance topics related to conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence.
• Assess potential new clients and matters according to professional conduct rules and regulatory requirements.
• Consult with and advise Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on legal and ethical questions under US law.
• Facilitate resolution of commercial conflicts by liaising with practice group heads, sector leads, and Conflicts Partners.
• Review and provide guidance on conflicts provisions in engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and requests for proposal.
• Draft conflict of interest waivers as appropriate.
• Support lateral conflicts clearance, onboarding, client transfers, and matter openings for lateral partners and new hires.
• Contribute to establishing, updating, and implementing risk management policies, controls, and procedures.
• Conduct research and provide support on applicable rules of professional conduct, legislation, regulations, and firm policies.
• Assist with monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape and adapt policies and procedures.
• Support information barrier processes, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of new intake software, processes, and strategic projects.
• Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records in conflicts and intake systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Admitted as an Attorney in New York or another US State.
• Prior experience in conflicts of interests is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of risk in a law firm environment.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Effective verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills with a variety of staff including senior partners and legal assistants.

Skills

• Intapp Open software familiarity is a plus.

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Full training on the firm systems and policies will be provided.

Salary/Compensations

• $180,000–$215,000

About the Company

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm with over 6,000 people, operating in the world's largest markets, key financial centres, and major growth hubs.
• The firm is recognized for its leadership in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work, and complex public and private transactions.
• They are immersed in the challenges facing their clients and are invested and resourceful, understanding the role of technology and digitalization in legal services.
• The firm aims to make a positive impact globally and is known for its diverse perspectives and culture, embodying values of being human, bold, and outstanding.
• The firm aligns employee growth and ambition with its own, investing in personal and professional development and sharing responsibility for the firm's growth.

Equal Opportunity

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer.
• The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees can contribute and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
• The firm does not discriminate on the basis 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 expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
• The firm is committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives, seeing this as essential to success, innovation, and high performance.