Compliance Counsel – Senior Manager

Norton Rose Fulbright

. Create and implement policies and procedures for lateral conflicts clearance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance and conflicts management, with a strong focus on U.S. conflicts rules and ethical obligations. Proven leadership in supervising and developing legal teams while ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to compliance standards.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Compliance/Conflicts Lawyer ExperienceU.S. Conflicts Rules KnowledgeLeadership ExperienceIntapp Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Compliance ManagementConflicts ClearanceRisk-Based JudgmentData AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationProcess ImprovementContract ReviewTraining DeliveryDocumentation Validation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsAccountabilityDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

IntappMS WordMS OutlookMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Law License in U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

ComplianceConflicts of InterestLegal EthicsLateral HiringSecondments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and implement policies and procedures for lateral conflicts clearance
Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans
Provide operational oversight of lateral conflicts workflows and queues
Allocate resources, delegate work, and authorize overtime as needed
Supervise and mentor Compliance Lawyers, Senior Compliance Analysts, Compliance Analysts, Compliance Lateral Admin, and related staff
Conduct performance evaluations, targeted training, and career development
Liaise between the Lateral Compliance Team and Recruiting
Ensure request accuracy, define deadlines, and follow up for missing information
Collaborate with New Business Intake, Recruiting, BD, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and improve cycle times
Analyze trends and bottlenecks and implement process improvements
Oversee compliance conflicts for secondments during onboarding and offboarding
Prepare and deliver conflicts and compliance training
Stay current on software and process changes, including Intapp, and lead adoption initiatives
Advise partners, attorneys, and Recruiting on conflicts of interest for lateral candidates
Assess waiver needs and clearance provisos; draft clearance memoranda and client notices
Review client relationship letters for contractual obligations affecting conflicts resolution
Review and interpret candidate documentation and validate data in conflicts systems
Interpret and respond to policy questions related to share dealing and other compliance matters
Maintain conflicts system integrity by directing input, updating, and retiring of lateral candidate data
Lead data clean-up projects
Report to the Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Compliance
Oversee lateral attorney conflicts clearance across all U.S. offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD)
Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction where the firm has an office; Texas, New York, California, or D.C. strongly preferred
4+ years of experience as a compliance/conflicts lawyer at a large law firm
Thorough working knowledge of U.S. conflicts rules and ethical obligations
Demonstrated ability to exercise risk-based judgment and provide pragmatic, commercially informed advice
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with partners and senior management
Leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing teams
High proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
Experience with legal conflicts systems, including Intapp
High integrity, discretion, and accountability
Ability to deliver excellent service in a fast-paced setting and reprioritize as needed
Ability to work outside regular business hours
Ability to attend the office at the request of the supervisor as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Three medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan, if eligible
Profit-sharing plans, if eligible
Fertility benefits for full-time employees
Commuter benefits, where applicable
Student loan assistance refinancing options
Minimum 20 days of paid time off based on role and tenure
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave/parental leave of at least 14 weeks
Back-up child care support
11 Firm holidays