Compliance Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time
About Us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice, providing full business law services to the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Compliance Officer to support our Compliance team in Australia. The primary responsibilities of the Compliance Team include performing business acceptance checks for client and matter acceptance, reviewing potential new engagements for potential conflicts of interest and risks associated with professional duties, client and matter risks, sanctions exposure, and compliance with other regulatory obligations, and firm policies.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Ensure that information required for new client and new matter review and opening is complete and accurate and properly entered into the relevant practice management system.
  2. Communicate with Partners, lawyers, and assistants regarding information necessary for the performance of conflict checks, and more generally in relation to business acceptance procedures.
  3. Conduct and co-ordinate searches of the firm's conflicts database, and of external databases, to support the conflicts analysis to be performed by senior team members.
  4. Assist with the timely delivery of administrative requirements to open new clients and matters in our practice management system. This would include ensuring that sufficient information has been provided and the entry of data in relevant firm systems.
  5. Review requests to establish or update information barriers.
  6. Respond promptly and clearly to queries from Partners, lawyers, and assistants regarding new business acceptance.
  7. As part of the Compliance Team, assist in the daily management of workflows and responsibilities associated with new business acceptance.
  8. Perform other associated duties and tasks as requested from time to time by the Compliance team or General Counsel.
Requirements
  • Experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services organisation is desirable, but not essential.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Reliable individual with ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively, enthusiastic, team player and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated research skills and familiarity with online research tools.
  • Respect for firm and client confidentiality.
  • Ability to form positive working relationships with people across all levels.
  • Ability to consistently exercise sound judgement, confidentiality and diplomacy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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