Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

. Advise the partnership on global business acceptance issues involving conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk, and sanctions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal compliance, risk management, and conflict resolution, with a strong focus on US law and regulatory frameworks. Capable of providing clear, concise legal advice and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeAdmitted To Practice Law In The USExperience In ComplianceExcellent Drafting SkillsStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementConflicts ResolutionRegulatory ComplianceDue DiligenceReputational Risk AssessmentBusiness Acceptance ProcessesLegal PracticeAttorney EthicsMeticulous Record-KeepingProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProactive Problem-SolvingDiplomatic MannerOrganizationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Intapp SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelWeb-Based Research Tools

Industry Keywords

Confidential InformationReputational RiskSanctionsAML ComplianceAudit LettersSecurities DealingAnti-BriberyLegal PracticeFee-SharingClient Engagement Letters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold a law degree
Must be admitted to practice law in the US
At least 4 years’ experience working as a qualified lawyer within a leading international law firm (desirable)
Experience in compliance, conflicts, risk management, business acceptance, professional responsibility, or attorney ethics (desirable)
Experience working in a large international team based across multiple locations (desirable)
High standards of accuracy and efficiency with a practical, common-sense approach
Ability to give clear, concise, commercial advice verbally and in writing on complex issues
Excellent drafting skills
Meticulous record-keeping skills
Ability to influence and liaise with legal and support staff at all levels
Ability to manage key projects and day-to-day queries
High level of IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, web-based and general research skills
Willingness to work out of hours, including weekends, and travel as needed
Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex conflicts and regulatory issues
Confidence, presence, diplomatic manner, proactive problem-solving, and pragmatic commercial thinking
Excellent communication, confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, organization, prioritization, multitasking, and continuous improvement skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures