Compliance Lawyer

NRF•Houston, TX

5d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. Overview: Norton Rose Fulbright is accepting expressions of interest from talented compliance attorneys to join our US Compliance team. This posting is part of our evergreen hiring approach, which allows us to engage with experienced professionals on a rolling basis for future opportunities across our U.S. offices. Why Evergreen? As a result of our continued growth across U.S. practices, Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in being considered as opportunities arise. While we may not have an immediate opening, by applying through this evergreen posting, you’ll be first in line for consideration when new roles open within the group. The US Compliance Team consists, at present, of the Deputy General Counsel, Compliance; two Assistant Deputy General Counsels, Compliance; three Compliance Counsel & Senior Managers, and a team of Compliance Lawyers, Senior compliance Analysts, Compliance Analysts, and Client/Matter Intake Analysts. The US Compliance Team, in turn, works daily with Norton Rose Fulbright Compliance Teams in Australia, Canada, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This position requires a commitment to work outside of regular business hours. The Compliance Lawyer will report to one of the Assistant Deputy General Counsels, Compliance and will liaise with Global Compliance Lawyers, Compliance Analysts, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP partners, and other personnel.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in one or more States in which Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP has an office (particularly Texas, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and the District of Columbia)
E xperience working as an attorney
A thorough acquaintance with and working knowledge of US conflicts rules highly preferred
Highly intelligent with excellent commercial judgment
Strong written and oral communication skills and e xperience operating in a multi-cultural environment
Sufficient maturity and judgment to work successfully and confidently with all levels including senior management and partners
Be sufficiently confident to exercise risk-based judgment calls on a daily basis
Be fully familiar with a lawyer’s duties regarding confidentiality, privilege and client care
Highly analytical with an ability to anticipate potential problems and creatively propose/implement solutions
Ability to effectively supervise the work product and daily workflow of two analysts; prior supervisory experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Advise partners, attorneys and the Global Compliance Team regarding the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interests, including the relevant legal and ethical considerations and commercial concerns
Collaborate with a team of analysts to ensure consistent workflow and timely production, which includes specifically supervising the workflows and work products of at least two Compliance Analysts
Interact with all levels of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Management to resolve potential conflict of interest issues or commercial concerns in the context of new matter intake, lateral hires, business development, an d practice development projects
Drive any conflict issues to full resolution and manage a docket of between 15 and 30 outstanding conflict matters at any given time
Assist with enforcement and other issues related to Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Practice Standards addressing stock and share dealings, external appointments, prohibitions on bribery, corruption and discrimination, economic sanctions, anti-money laundering requirements, and (to some extent) cyber security considerations
Liaise and interact with the Compliance Teams at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, and Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa on a daily basis
Analyze conflict issues surrounding directorships and trusteeships in order to maintain databases
Review client relationship letters to identify contractual obligations to consider in the resolution of conflicts
Deal with questions and concerns related to our policies related to share dealing
Other duties

Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.
The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York and Chicago markets is expected to range between $135,000 and $165,000.
This range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in the New York and Chicago markets.
Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data.
Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.
Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm.
The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren).
Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.