At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage conflict checks and advise on legal and ethical questions globally.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a strong focus on risk management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence technology and processes in a supportive global team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic team while navigating complex legal challenges.
- Qualifications: Law degree/LPC and understanding of US conflicts rules required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The NB&ER team has overall responsibility for ensuring all the policies and processes involved in taking on new clients and matters are adhered to, and work is accepted in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures.
These include carrying out conflict checks for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and associate offices globally, client approval, matter inception, financial crime and anti-money laundering checks, tracking of client terms and retainers, monitoring information barriers.
The Conflicts Team consists of legally qualified team members in London, Sydney and the US. The teams provide joint services, including partner advisory services, globally.
- Key Internal Relationships
- Head of Conflicts UK, US & EMEA
- Senior Conflict Lawyers/Advisors
- Conflicts Partners including General Counsel
- Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship Partners
- Sydney, London and US Conflicts team members.
- Financial Crime and Matter Management teams in the New Business & Enterprise Risk (NB&ER).
- Partners, lawyers and PAs
- Business Development
- Primary Responsibilities
- Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify (through analysis) and resolve (through consultation) both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
- Applying US rules to identify conflict of interests.
- Drafting conflict waivers in accordance with US conflict rules.
- 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.
- Review every new client and matter opportunity through analysis of internal and external information sources and advise partners globally in relation to conflicts and information barrier management.
- Understand and identify wider risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime and commercial conflict issues through Matter Risk Assessment.
- Advising partners and lawyers regarding conflict check results, processes and policies.
- Liaise with the Financial Crime team on the Matter Risk Assessment.
- Actively contributing to the building of an effective and mutually supportive conflicts team globally.
- Influence the design and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Law degree/LPC
- Understanding of US conflicts rules and their application
- Work experience in a professional services environment in this field for at least a year (we will however consider candidates with less experience provided they can demonstrate the required competencies)
- Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential information.
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work autonomously, escape and prioritise 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
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Conflicts Lawyer employer: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
HSF Kramer is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Belfast that fosters collaboration and innovation within the banking and finance sector. Employees benefit from engaging in high-profile transactions while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development, supported by a culture that values teamwork and client relationships. With access to a global network and the chance to work alongside leading experts, HSF Kramer provides a rewarding career path for solicitors looking to make a significant impact in digital finance.
Contact Details:
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recruitment Team
