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About the Role

The NB&ER team ensures adherence to policies and processes for client and matter onboarding, including conflict checks, client approval, and financial crime compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage global conflict checks to identify and resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
• Apply US rules to identify conflicts of interest.
• Draft conflict waivers in accordance with US conflict rules.
• Consult and advise Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on US legal and ethical questions.
• Review new client and matter opportunities, advising partners on conflicts and information barrier management.
• Understand and identify wider risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime, and commercial conflict issues through Matter Risk Assessment.
• Advise partners and lawyers on conflict check results, processes, and policies.
• Liaise with the Financial Crime team on Matter Risk Assessment.
• Contribute to building an effective global conflicts team.
• Influence the design and optimization of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.

Requirements

• Understanding of US conflicts rules and their application.
• Work experience in a professional services environment in this field for at least a year (candidates with less experience may be considered if they demonstrate required competencies).
• Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential information.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Ability to prioritize workloads.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously, escalate, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal, written, and face-to-face communication skills with staff at every level.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs and research resources.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.

Skills

• Microsoft programs
• Research resources

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent Contract

Experience Level

• At least one year of experience in a professional services environment in this field

Education Level

• Law degree/LPC

About the Company

• 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.
• The firm is fully integrated across transatlantic and transpacific regions with an extensive footprint in major global markets.
• They specialize in demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work, and complex public and private market transactions, with recognized leadership in energy, infrastructure, and resources sectors.
• The firm supports the growth of its people to help clients achieve their ambitions.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
• This commitment is essential to their success, innovation, and sustained high performance, aligning with their Values: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.