Compliance Attorney

Job Description

Senior Compliance & Conflicts Attorney | Global Law Firm | Nashville

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Location: Nashville (hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

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A leading international law firm is seeking a commercially minded attorney to join its highly regarded Compliance & Risk team. This is a unique opportunity to move into a strategic, highly visible role at the intersection of risk, compliance, conflicts, client onboarding, and legal operations.

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Join a growing, high-performing team supporting a leading global law firm.
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• Significant exposure to partners, senior leadership, clients, and business stakeholders.
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• Excellent long-term career progression, with previous team members advancing into senior legal and general counsel positions.
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• Be part of a dynamic environment experiencing substantial growth and investment.
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The Role

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You'll play a key role in supporting the firm's risk and business intake functions, including:

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• Advising on conflicts of interest and compliance matters
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• Supporting lateral partner and client onboarding processes
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• Reviewing and negotiating engagement terms and client agreements
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• Advising on Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs)
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• Assessing and resolving non-standard contractual and risk issues
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• Working closely with stakeholders across legal, risk, compliance, business intake, and firm leadership
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About You

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We are interested in speaking with lawyers who bring:

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• Approximately 5+ years' legal experience (minimum 3+ PQE)
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• Experience in conflicts, compliance, risk, ethics, professional responsibility, legal operations, or related areas
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• Alternatively, strong associates from large law firms with backgrounds in:
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• Litigation
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• Commercial contracts
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• General commercial advisory work
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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• A practical, solutions-focused and commercial approach
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What's on Offer?

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✅ High-profile, business-facing role

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✅ Strong visibility with senior decision-makers

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✅ Genuine career progression opportunities

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✅ Collaborative and supportive team culture

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✅ Competitive compensation and benefits package

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If you'd like to learn more, please get in touch confidentially for further details.

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