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About the Role

Provide assistance, support, and analysis to the firm on compliance topics including conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence. Assess potential new clients and matters in accordance with professional conduct rules and regulatory requirements. Consult with and advise on legal and ethical questions, serving as an escalation point for complex clearances. Facilitate resolution of commercial conflicts and review conflicts provisions in engagement terms.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance, support, and analysis on conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence processes.
Assess potential new clients and matters for the firm in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with or escalate issues to the Financial Crime team where appropriate.
Consult with and advise Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on legal and ethical questions under US law, serving as an escalation point for complex clearances.
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 other new hires.
Work closely with recruiting, business development, practice leadership, and administrative teams to facilitate smooth intake and transition processes.
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 relating to ethics, regulatory compliance, and new business acceptance.
Assist with monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape, providing support to adapt policies and procedures.
Support information barrier processes, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.
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 as full training on the firm systems and policies will be provided.
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 is a plus.
Research
Analytical skills
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Commercial awareness
Risk understanding
Multi-tasking
Prioritization
Verbal communication
Written communication
Face-to-face communication

Location

New York

Work Type

Full time
Permanent

Experience Level

Prior experience in conflicts of interests is preferred but not essential

Education Level

Admitted as an Attorney in New York or another US State

Salary/Compensations

$180,000–$215,000

About the Company

A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.
We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions.
We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients.
We’re invested and resourceful.
We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services.
We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate.
We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture.
Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Equal Opportunity

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer.
The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business 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.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.
This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours.
We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions.
And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.