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About the Role

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking talented compliance lawyers to join their US Compliance team. This role will focus on reviewing conflict-of-interest checks for prospective lateral hires and resolving identified conflict issues to facilitate hiring. The position requires a commitment to work outside regular business hours and includes a rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

Advise partners, attorneys, and the Global Compliance Team regarding the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interests, including legal, ethical, and commercial considerations.
Collaborate with analysts to ensure consistent workflow and timely production, supervising the work of at least two Compliance Analysts.
Interact with all levels of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Management to resolve potential conflict of interest issues or commercial concerns related to new matters, lateral hires, and business development.
Drive conflict issues to full resolution and manage a docket of 15-30 outstanding conflict matters.
Prepare conflict reports for prospective lateral hires, identifying issues and proposing solutions.
Assist with enforcement and other issues related to Global Practice Standards concerning stock dealings, external appointments, bribery, corruption, discrimination, economic sanctions, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity.
Liaise and interact with Compliance Teams in Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa on a daily basis.
Analyze conflict issues surrounding directorships and trusteeships to maintain databases.
Review client relationship letters to identify contractual obligations relevant to conflict resolution.
Address questions and concerns related to policies on share dealing.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in at least one state where Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP has an office (Texas, New York, California, and the District of Columbia are particularly relevant).
Experience working as an attorney.
Thorough knowledge of US conflicts rules.
Highly intelligent with excellent commercial judgment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience operating in a multi-cultural environment.
Sufficient maturity and judgment to work successfully and confidently with all levels, including senior management and partners.
Sufficient confidence to exercise risk-based judgment calls daily.
Fully familiar with a lawyer's duties regarding confidentiality, privilege, and client care.
Highly analytical with the ability to anticipate potential problems and propose/implement creative solutions.
Ability to effectively supervise the work product and daily workflow of two analysts; prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills

Legal research and analysis
Conflict of interest identification and resolution
Legal and ethical considerations
Commercial awareness
Supervisory skills
Communication (written and oral)
Interpersonal skills
Risk assessment
Problem-solving
Confidentiality and privilege management

Location

Remote (Texas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, and the District of Columbia)

Work Type

Full-time
Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Attorney experience required
Supervisory experience preferred

Education Level

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree required
Licensed to practice law in a US state

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 - $165,000 (California, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, and Washington, DC markets)

Benefits

Medical insurance (3 plans)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings accounts (pre-tax)
Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax)
401(k) savings plan
Profit-sharing plans (if eligible)
Fertility benefits
Commuter benefits
Student loan assistance refinancing
Paid time off (minimum 20 days)
Paid maternity leave (minimum 14 weeks)
Paid paternity leave (minimum 14 weeks)
Child care support (back-up care program)
11 paid holidays

About the Company

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with over 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals in 50 offices worldwide.
The firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions.
Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized by Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces for its organizational culture.
The firm values collaboration, new ideas, and client solutions, supported by a culture of ambition, development, and shared success.

Equal Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Consideration for employment will be given without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Norton Rose Fulbright will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local fair chance initiatives.
The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
The firm will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another.
This business uses E-Verify to ensure a lawful workforce.