Risk & Compliance Lawyer - Norton Rose Fulbright LLP : Job Details

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Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. 

We are seeking a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join the EMEA Risk & Compliance Team, based in London or Newcastle. As well as relevant skills and experience, we are looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work they do. We believe diversity drives innovation and we are building a culture where difference is valued.

The EMEA Team

The EMEA Risk & Compliance Team supports 25 EMEA offices and comprises over 60 people based in London, Newcastle, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. The teams work closely, dealing with client and matter inception, client terms negotiation, AML, financial crime, sanctions and general regulatory advice. Globally NRF has member firms in Australia, USA, Canada and South Africa.

The Role

The role will focus mainly on conflicts, AML, terms negotiation and general compliance related queries and will report to a Risk & Compliance Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the business on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, disclosure and AML issues.
• Work with global member firm Compliance Teams on potential conflicts.
• Review and advise on engagement letters, NDAs, and panel appointments.
• Support the senior team in managing regulatory issues and risk management queries.
• Manage partner and fee earner compliance with their duties under SRA Standards, Economic Sanctions, Market Abuse Regulation, and other laws.
• Deliver wider compliance projects and review NRF EMEA policies, procedures, and practice notes.
• Train, mentor, and develop officers and other Risk & Compliance team members.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified solicitor, REL, RFL, or qualified in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or the United States.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a fee-earner in a commercial law firm or in the regulatory area in a similar international legal practice.
• Awareness of English professional conduct requirements and experience of applying English conflicts, confidentiality and client care rules and laws (a working knowledge of US conflicts rules is desirable).
• Excellent commercial judgement and ability to make risk based decisions on a daily basis.
• Analytical thinking, strong communication skills and experience of operating in a multi-cultural environment.
• High level of influencing skills to work successfully and confidently at all levels, including with senior management and partners.

Whilst we have a high performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer range of competitive benefits including:

• 25 days hols + Bank hols - Buy up to 5 days
• GP Service
• Bupa Healthcare
• Pension
• Flexible working

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.