Conflict Administrator

**At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.**

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a Conflict Administrator to join our New Business Intake Team to be based in Sydney.

In this role you will be supporting conflict of interest checks by opening matters post-clearance, maintaining strategic registers, conducting reputational and sanctions checks, and researching client structures.

It also includes managing global information barriers, establishing them when needed, and assisting practice groups with secured matter team lists. Additionally, the role handles securities trading approvals and record-keeping, supports NBI projects and administrative tasks, and ensures compliance with workplace health and safety obligations.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- _ demonstrable administrative experience, ideally with the legal sector or other professional services business; _
- _excellent attention to detail and accuracy_
- _ ability to work autonomously and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously_
- _ excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills with a variety of staff including senior partners and legal assistants_
- _ ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines_

**The team**:
New Business Intake falls under the General Counsel & Risk function and we are responsible for the resolution of complex legal and commercial conflict problems globally. We play a key role in the development and shaping of firm strategy globally by liaising with Sector Lead Partners, Regional/Global Heads of Practice and Business Development to ensure that any new instructions are a commercial fit for the firm.

**What you can expect from us**:

- We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
- We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
- We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
- We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
- Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

**Team**

General Counsel and Risk

**Working Pattern**

Full time

**Location**

Sydney

**Contract type**

Permanent Contract

**Diversity & Inclusion**

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.