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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. The Conflicts Team, comprising legally qualified members in London, Sydney, and the US, provides global advisory services.
Responsibilities
- Manage global conflict checks on new matters to identify and resolve legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
- Review new client and matter opportunities, analyzing internal and external information sources.
- Advise partners globally 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.
- Ensure a close working relationship with the Sydney team for smooth handovers.
- Contribute to building an effective and mutually supportive global conflicts team.
- Influence the design and optimization of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.
Requirements
- Law degree/LPC
- At least one year of work experience in a professional services environment in this field.
- Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential information.
- An understanding of US conflicts rules is an additional advantage.
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs and research resources.
Skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent commercial awareness
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work autonomously, escalate and prioritise multiple tasks
- Clear verbal, written and face to face communication skills with staff at every level
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full time
- Permanent Contract
Experience Level
- At least a year of experience
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 a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm with an extensive footprint across major global markets.
- They specialize in tackling complexity and navigating change, excelling in demanding litigation, regulatory work, and complex transactions, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and resources sectors.
- The firm supports the growth of its people to help clients achieve their ambitions.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
- This commitment is 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.