Senior Global Conflicts & Risk Advisor

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a Conflicts & Risk Analyst to manage complex conflict problems, analyze client and transaction fit, and advise partners on escalation and sanctions compliance. You will lead day-to-day conflict checks, support global workflow, and help train new joiners on conflicts processes.

A degree (preferably in law) or risk/compliance qualification with 2 years in professional services is expected, along with excellent research, attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Degree-level education, preferably law, or qualification in Risk and Compliance.
• Experience in a professional services environment in this field for 2 years.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex legal and commercial conflict problems through analysis.
• Analyse each new client and transaction for conflicts and fit with the practice.
• Correspond with and advise partners and staff on conflict queries.
• Ensure sanctions compliance and monitor updated sanctioned entities.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing conflict provisions in engagement letters.
• Implement and manage information barriers globally.
• Assist in managing a global conflict workflow.
• Lead escalation and supervise day-to-day inbox activities for conflicts.
• Handle sophisticated clearances such as M&A and litigation matters.
• Contribute to building an effective conflicts team worldwide.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Policy compliance

Research skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

MS Word & Excel

Education

Law degree

Risk & Compliance qualification

Tools

NBI software

Webex / video conferencing

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a Conflicts & Risk Analyst to manage complex conflict problems, analyze client and transaction fit, and advise partners on escalation and sanctions compliance. You will lead day-to-day conflict checks, support global workflow, and help train new joiners on conflicts processes.

A degree (preferably in law) or risk/compliance qualification with 2 years in professional services is expected, along with excellent research, attention to detail and