Compliance (Conflicts) Analyst

Job Description At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors. Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join our team. The US Compliance Team consists, at present, of the Deputy General Counsel, two Assistant Deputy General Counsels, three Counsel and Senior Managers, as well as a team of Compliance Lawyers, Senior Compliance Analysts, Compliance Analysts and Client/Matter Intake Analysts. This position requires a self-starter to become proficient in understanding and using the conflicts of interest database to perform the firm's conflict checks. Candidate must have excellent research and strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. The Compliance Analyst should be able to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment. Responsibilities Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or firm need. Respond to lawyer and staff requests to perform conflicts of interest searches. Review information submitted by lawyers and support staff for completion and accuracy; follow-up with lawyers and support staff as needed to clarify information. Research corporate history of clients and parties; search websites for information about corporate affiliations (such as parent/subsidiary). Use Boolean searching and search terms to query the conflicts database. Apply judgment to design effective database searches and to distinguish relevant search results from those that are irrelevant. Review generated conflict reports for relevancy and relatedness based on the submitted information and identify potential conflicts issues. Independently analyze the report with limited guidance. Work closely with assigned Compliance Attorney to ensure compliance workflow is as accurate and efficient as possible. Summarize the basis for potential conflicts and communicate any potential conflicts to assigned Compliance Attorney. Develop familiarity with Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues. Safeguard and keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters. Other Duties Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree. One year of conflicts or legal assistant experience (or similar analyst experience in a decision‑making capacity) required. Excellent oral and written business communication skills; prior exposure to international business correspondence is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills required. Strong analytical skills required. Willingness to learn law and fundamental principles regarding conflict of interest issues and strong issue‑spotting skills are essential. Ability to keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters. Proven stability and calm demeanor with the ability to handle stressful situations with confidence and composure. Solid knowledge of world's geography. Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance. Proficient Microsoft Office Suite user. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre‑tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit‑sharing plans if eligible. Full‑time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family‑forming journeys. In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self‑identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. Norton Rose Fulbright is also a participant in the E‑Verify program and E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity. Disparity policy: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the firm, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology