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Title : Conflicts And New Business Intake Attorney

Location : California - San Diego
Refer to Job # UNFQ765574


Conflicts And New Business Intake Attorney The candidate will be reporting to the US Head of Risk & Compliance, the Conflicts & NBI Attorney supports the critical Risk Management function for the Firm's seven US offices. Focuses on managing the Firm's Risk with regards to new business intake, including initiating and analyzing conflicts checks for new matters and advising relevant partners on new client acceptance, anti-money laundering (AML) and reputational risk issues in order to secure the necessary resolutions and approvals. Will be based on the US West Coast (ideally in San Diego) and willing to travel between its seven US offices, as necessary, and to make occasional trips to London. Primary Functions: Initiate and analyze conflicts checks for new business and working alongside Firm partners and Risk & Compliance colleagues on the resolution of legal and commercial conflicts. Assist the Head of Risk & Compliance with documenting analyses and requirements, procedures, and best practices for new business intake. Ensure that all clients and matters created via the NBI workflow process and any amendments to them are processed correctly and, where necessary, liaise with the Finance and/or Risk & Compliance teams in other offices. Complete processes and procedures including engagement letters and waivers. Propose improvements for methods and standards for analysis of conflicts of interest. Monitor the team for consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency. Supervise the set-up, management, and updating of restricted groups and information barriers. Ensure that accurate client due diligence data is obtained where required and tracking receipt of all necessary regulatory requirements associated with new business intake. Identify changes in applicable rules, regulations and standards within the US that are relevant to the Risk & Compliance team and propose necessary modifications to policies and procedures for consideration by the US Head of Risk & Compliance and International Risk & Compliance Director. Highly PC literate, particularly with advanced Excel and database management experience. Proactive in the identification of risks and identifying solutions to mitigate them. Solutions focused, proven initiative, pro-active approach and independent thought. Knowledge of legal regulatory and legislative requirements for law firms, and an understanding of risk in the legal services environment, would therefore be beneficial. Experience and Education Required: JD required, ideally with 2+ years of professional practice or legal Risk Management experience. Admitted to and in good standing with the CA Bar.
 
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