Risk And Compliance Lawyer

Freshfields

New York, NY, US
Base: $165,000 to $190,000; bonus/equity: not spec...
Hybrid
Business acceptance advice
Conflicts of interest assessment
Confidentiality management
The Legal Department exists to manage the firm’s risk exposure and to provide advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues

Job Summary

  • The Legal Department exists to manage the firm’s risk exposure and to provide advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues.
  • The Risk & Compliance Lawyer plays a key role in advising the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk and sanctions issues globally.
  • This is a hybrid role requiring in office presence three days per week in Freshfields New York, Raleigh or DC office.

Matching Summary

The Legal Department exists to manage the firm’s risk exposure and to provide advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues.

Salary

Base: $165,000 to $190,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Business acceptance advice
  • Conflicts of interest assessment
  • Confidentiality management
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Reputational risk assessment
  • Client due diligence

Nice-to-have

  • Commercial and empathetic service
  • Agile and cost-effective operations
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Diplomatic and professional demeanor

Key Requirements

  • Law degree required
  • Admitted to practice law in the US
  • 4 years' experience in international law firm
  • Experience in compliance or risk management

Work Rights

Not specified

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