Compliance Analyst

3M HEALTHCARE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Public holidays

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in Houston seeks a Compliance Analyst to join our US Compliance Team. This role requires a self-starter who conducts conflicts of interest checks and supports risk management through accurate research and discretion.

You will work with a dedicated team of attorneys and analysts, perform conflicts searches, review information for completeness, and help ensure firm-wide compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of conflicts or legal assistant experience (or similar analyst experience) 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 the world’s geography.
• Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite user.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients.
• Proactively promote client service throughout the department and among teams.
• Respond to peer requests with the recognition that the request serves a client or firm need.
• 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 the 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 conflict issues.
• Independently analyze the report with limited guidance.
• Work closely with the 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 the assigned Compliance Attorney.
• Develop familiarity with the Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues.
• Safeguard and keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Conflicts of interest database

Job description

Job Overview

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join our team. The US Compliance Team currently includes the Deputy General Counsel, two Assistant Deputy General Counsels, three Counsel and Senior Managers, as well as a team of Compliance Lawyers, Senior Compliance Analysts, Compliance Analysts and Client/Matter Intake Analysts. This position requires a self‑starter who becomes proficient in understanding and using the conflicts of interest database to perform the firm’s conflict checks. Candidates must have excellent research and strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, and the ability to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients.
• Proactively promote client service throughout the department and among teams.
• Respond to peer requests with the recognition that the request serves a client or firm need.
• 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 the 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 conflict issues.
• Independently analyze the report with limited guidance.
• Work closely with the 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 the assigned Compliance Attorney.
• Develop familiarity with the Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues.
• Safeguard and keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 the world’s geography.
• Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite user.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports health, wellness and 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. We help 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, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with a newborn or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 firm holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity 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 at [e-mail]. 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.

Legal Compliance

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