Risk and Compliance Lawyer
Core
Advise the partnership on business acceptance issues, conflicts of interest, sanctions, and regulatory compliance for a major international law firm.
Role type
US-based Risk & Compliance Lawyer (IC)
Builds
Business acceptance assessments, conflict waivers, and compliance frameworks for the firm's legal department.
Domain
Legal Services / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
US law practice admission, conflict of interest analysis, sanctions compliance, anti-money laundering (AML) knowledge, regulatory framework analysis, contract review, due diligence, drafting legal waivers, lateral hire screening, training delivery, policy development
Preferred skills
Sector team collaboration, global regulatory knowledge, process improvement, stakeholder influence
Technologies
Word, Outlook, Excel, Intapp
Responsibilities
Advise on business acceptance and conflicts; conduct due diligence and reputational risk assessments; assist in resolving conflicts and AML/sanctions issues; answer queries on US law and ethics; review engagement letters; assist with lateral hire reviews; join sector teams; maintain regulatory knowledge; develop training programs; implement business acceptance processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC