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 9/24/2026full-timeUnited 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 ability to provide clear, commercial advice on complex regulatory issues. Proficient in drafting legal documents and maintaining accurate records while fostering relationships across various sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeAdmitted To Practice Law In The USExcellent Drafting SkillsExperience In Compliance And Risk ManagementStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ComplianceRisk ManagementConflict ResolutionDue DiligenceRegulatory ComplianceDrafting Legal DocumentsProject ManagementResearch SkillsBusiness Acceptance ProcessesConfidentiality Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProactive Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

WordOutlookExcelIntapp System

Industry Keywords

Conflicts Of InterestReputational RiskAML ComplianceAnti-Bribery RegulationsLegal PracticeAttorney EthicsSecurities DealingAudit 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 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold a law degree
Must be admitted to practice law in the US
Must be used to working to very high standards of accuracy and efficiency, balanced with a practical, common sense approach
Must be able to give clear and commercial advice succinctly, verbally and in writing, on complex issues
Must have excellent drafting skills
Must maintain concise, up-to-date and accurate records
Must be able to influence and liaise with legal and support staff at all levels
Must be able to manage key projects and day-to-day queries
High level of IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, web-based and general research skills
Must be willing to work out of hours, including weekends, and travel as needed
Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex conflicts and regulatory issues
Proactive problem-solving and pragmatic commercial thinking
Excellent communication, confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
Superb organizational, prioritization and multitasking skills
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 across multiple locations (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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