Conflicts Attorney

About the role

Title: Conflicts Attorney Reporting to: Heads of Conflicts Location(s): New York Key internal relationships: - The New Business Intake ("NBI") team, consisting of a network of analysts and attorneys in the US, the UK and Australia - Chief New Business & Enterprise Risk Officer - The Matter Management, Financial Crimes, and Operational Excellence teams within the NBE&R umbrella. - Business Development and In House Counsel ("IHC") teams - US General Counsel (also the Money Laundering Compliance Officer). - Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship Partners and the Conflicts Partners - Partners, fee-earners

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, support, and analysis to the firm on a range of compliance topics centered 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 relevant domestic and overseas regulatory requirements. Collaborate with or escalate issues to the Financial Crime team where appropriate. Familiarity with Intapp Open software is a plus.
• Consult with and advise Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on legal and ethical questions under US law as needed, serving as an escalation point for more complex clearances.
• Facilitate resolution of commercial conflicts by liaising with practice group heads, sector leads, and Conflicts Partners by presenting them with the business case for instructions within the context of the Firm's strategic growth priorities.
• 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, and work closely with recruiting, business development, practice leadership, and administrative teams to help facilitate smooth intake and transition processes.
• Contribute to establishing, updating, and implement risk management policies, controls, and procedures in coordination with the NBE&R team, the IHC team, and other firm stakeholders.
• Conduct research and provide support to partners, fee-earners, and business services teams on applicable rules of professional conduct, applicable legislation, regulations, and firm policies relating to, ethics, regulatory compliance, and new business acceptance matters.
• Assist with monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape in which the firm operates, particularly changes affecting new and existing clients; provide support to the team and other firm stakeholders in adapting policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Other
• 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 in accordance with the requirements for this role.
• Maintain accurate records in conflicts and intake systems.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Qualifications, skills and experience
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

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