Compliance Lawyer

Job Description At Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, the US Compliance Team consists of a Deputy General Counsel, two Assistant Deputy General Counsels, three Counsel and Senior Managers, and a team of Compliance Lawyers, Senior Compliance Analysts, Compliance Analysts, and Client/Matter Intake Analysts. The team works daily with Norton Rose Fulbright Compliance teams in Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This position requires a commitment to work outside of regular business hours. The role will report to a Counsel & Senior Manager, Compliance and Head of Compliance US and will liaise with Global Compliance Lawyers, Compliance Analysts, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP partners, and other personnel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Advise partners, attorneys, and the Global Compliance Team regarding the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interests, including the relevant legal and ethical considerations and commercial concerns. Collaborate with a team of analysts to ensure consistent workflow and timely production, supervising the workflows and work products 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 in the context of new matter intake, lateral hires, business development, and practice development projects. Drive any conflict issues to full resolution and manage a docket of between 15 and 30 outstanding conflict matters at any given time. Assist with enforcement and other issues related to Norton Rose Fulbright's Global Practice Standards addressing stock and share dealings, external appointments, prohibitions on bribery, corruption and discrimination, economic sanctions, anti-money laundering requirements, and (to some extent) cyber security considerations. Liaise and interact with the Compliance Teams at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, Canada, and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP on a daily basis. Analyze conflict issues surrounding directorships and trusteeships in order to maintain databases. Review client relationship letters to identify contractual obligations to consider in the resolution of conflicts. Deal with questions and concerns related to our policies related to share dealing. 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 Licensed to practice law in one or more States in which Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP has an office (particularly Texas, New York, California, Missouri, Illinois, and the District of Columbia). Experience working as an attorney. A thorough acquaintance with and working knowledge of US conflicts rules highly preferred. Highly intelligent with excellent commercial judgment. Strong written and oral communication skills and experience operating in a multi-cultural environment. Sufficient maturity and judgment to work successfully and confidently with all levels including senior management and partners. Be sufficiently confident to exercise risk-based judgment calls on a daily basis. Be fully familiar with a lawyer's duties regarding confidentiality, privilege and client care. Highly analytical with an ability to anticipate potential problems and creatively propose/implement solutions. Ability to effectively supervise the work product and daily workflow of two analysts; prior supervisory experience is preferred. Benefits The firm offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports employees’ health and 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. The firm allows 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. The firm provides a competitive paid time off plan with a minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure. A generous paid parental leave benefit allows parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with a newborn or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 firm holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. 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