Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Attorney

• Advise the partnership on global business acceptance issues involving conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk and sanctions
• Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessments for new clients and matters
• Assist with conflicts, confidentiality, reputational and commercial risk, AML compliance and sanctions issues
• Draft waivers and maintain information barriers
• Answer questions regarding US law, regulations, conflicts, ethics and regulatory compliance
• Review and advise on client engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines
• Advise on ethics and regulatory compliance matters, including audit letters, securities dealing, anti-bribery regulations, outside appointments, legal practice, attorney advertising and fee arrangements
• Review incoming lateral hires for potential conflicts
• Build relationships with Sector Group Leaders across at least two sectors
• Monitor global regulatory frameworks, particularly developments in New York, DC, California and nationally in the US
• Maintain close working relationships across the Legal Department
• Assist with risk and Intapp system training
• Support development and implementation of business acceptance processes

Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Communications

• Lead the development and execution of the US Brand & Communications strategy aligned to firmwide objectives and regional growth priorities
• Translate global and US strategic priorities into integrated communications and market activation programs
• Partner with US leadership, practice leaders, sector leaders, and Business Development teams to identify priorities and develop communications programs
• Establish annual planning frameworks across communications, campaigns, content, events, digital channels, and leadership engagement
• Advise US leadership on market positioning, stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, and reputational considerations
• Lead brand and reputation strategy activation across the United States
• Drive integrated programs across media relations, digital channels, campaigns, thought leadership, events, social media, sponsorships, and leadership visibility
• Develop and lead the US internal communications strategy
• Support strategic change, culture initiatives, leadership communications, and major business announcements
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, leadership forums, town halls, recognition activities, and internal campaigns
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and provide strategic communications counsel
• Represent US priorities within global Brand & Communications planning and governance forums
• Lead, develop, and inspire the US Brand & Communications team
• Establish governance, planning processes, performance expectations, and measurement frameworks
• Drive collaboration across Brand & Communications, Business Development, HR, Knowledge, and other business services functions
• Champion capability building and ensure the team is equipped to meet evolving business needs

Head of Brand & Communications

Manager

• Develop and deliver change, adoption and engagement plans for Global Operations platforms and initiatives
• Create clear, audience-focused communications explaining the purpose, impact and benefits of change
• Design and deliver practical training, workshops and supporting materials
• Work with product owners, CRM, Experience Management, IT and delivery teams to embed change activity across the project lifecycle
• Use adoption data, feedback and insight to measure progress, identify risks and refine activity
• Build and support a global network of change champions and super-users
• Provide senior stakeholders with updates, recommendations and insight on change readiness and business impact

Change Manager

Research Analyst

• Provide legal and business research support to attorneys and staff across all firm practice areas
• Conduct legal research across federal, state, and international jurisdictions
• Research case law, court documents, SEC filings, precedent agreements, financial data, and statutory and regulatory matters
• Analyze results and deliver accurate, reliable, clearly presented work product
• Manage multiple concurrent research requests, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Use AI-powered and traditional research tools, validate results, and communicate the basis for research conclusions
• Monitor legal and business developments and create current awareness alerts
• Contribute content to the Library’s SharePoint intranet site
• Train attorneys and staff on research databases, AI tools, and other information resources
• Evaluate information resources and recommend tools based on quality, coverage, usability, and value
• Remain current on research techniques, legal technology, and best practices

Legal Research Specialist

• Advise the partnership on global business acceptance issues involving conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk, and sanctions
• Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessments of new clients and matters
• Help resolve conflicts, confidentiality, reputational and commercial risks, AML compliance, and sanctions issues
• Draft waivers and maintain information barriers
• Advise partners, associates, and staff on US law, regulations, conflicts, ethics, and regulatory compliance
• Review and advise on client engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines
• Advise on ethics and regulatory compliance matters, including audit letters, securities dealing, anti-bribery, outside appointments, legal practice, attorney advertising, fee-sharing, and fee arrangements
• Assist with conflicts reviews for incoming lateral hires
• Join sector teams and build relationships with Sector Group Leaders
• Monitor global regulatory frameworks, particularly developments in New York, DC, California, and nationally in the US
• Develop close working relationships across the Legal Department
• Assist with risk training, New Hire Induction Training, and Intapp system training
• Help develop and implement business acceptance processes and firm-wide programs