Lateral Conflicts Lead & Compliance Manager

NRF United Kingdom; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking experienced Compliance Counsel and Senior Manager to oversee conflicts clearance for lateral attorney recruiting across all U.S. offices.

This role leads the operational conflicts review, partnering with Recruiting, the General Counsel's Office, and Firm Management to manage risk and enable successful lateral talent integration. The US Compliance Team collaborates with offices globally.

Qualifications

• JD and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction (Texas, New York, California or D.C. strongly preferred).
• 4+ years of experience as a compliance/conflicts lawyer at a large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. conflicts rules and ethical obligations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement policies for lateral conflicts clearance and translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Oversee workflows and resources for timely conflicts clearance; manage overtime as needed.
• Supervise and mentor Compliance Lawyers, Senior Analysts, and related staff; conduct evaluations and training.
• Act as liaison between Lateral Compliance Team and Recruiting to ensure accuracy and deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Process improvement

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and US bar

Tools

Intapp

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking experienced Compliance Counsel and Senior Manager to oversee conflicts clearance for lateral attorney recruiting across all U.S. offices.

This role leads the operational conflicts review, partnering with Recruiting, the General Counsel's Office, and Firm Management to manage risk and enable successful lateral talent integration. The US Compliance Team collaborates with offices globally.