Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The 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.

This position is full-time remote and can be based in our posted US office locations. Flexibility to come to the office for trainings or meetings is required. Some overtime will be necessary and participation in an on-call rotation is required.

Client Service

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

Conflicts Analysis

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

Support of Firm’s Ethics Programs

Develop familiarity with Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues

Confidentiality

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

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/Affirmative Action 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 us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. 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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