Risk And Compliance Attorney

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Risk and Compliance Attorney

The candidate will advise the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk and sanctions issues globally, to assess the business suitability of potential new matters and new clients. Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessment of new clients and matters. Assist the partnership with solutions to resolve conflicts, confidentiality, reputational and commercial risk, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and sanctions issues including assistance with drafting waivers and maintaining information barriers. Answer questions from partners, associates and staff at all levels across the firm regarding US law, regulations and firm policies pertaining to conflicts of interest, ethics and regulatory compliance. Review and advise on client engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines, particularly with respect to conflicts of interest and US applicable law and regulation. Advise the partnership on ad hoc queries relating to ethics and regulatory compliance including audit letters, securities dealing, anti-bribery regulations, outside appointments, qualification and practice of law, attorney advertising, fee-sharing and other fee arrangements. Assist in review of incoming lateral hires for potential conflicts of interest. Remain current on the type of work that Freshfields undertakes across all sectors and join a sector team in at least two sectors building strong and trusted relationships with Sector Group Leaders. Understand the regulatory frameworks the firm operates in globally, particularly developments in New York, DC and the US nationally and the Firm’s client base. Develop and maintain close working relationships with all members of the Legal Department to ensure operation in a consistent and global manner. Assist with training the firm on risk issues (including New Hire Induction Training and Intapp system training) and be an ambassador for the Legal Department within the wider firm. Assist with the development and implementation of business acceptance processes as part of Legal Department and firm-wide programs.

Additional Information

Requisition id: JR_US_00008.

Company info

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
700 13th Street, NW 10th Floor
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20005-3960
Website : http://www.freshfields.com