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Job description / Role
Opportunity exists in an international law firm. The purpose of this role is to support the Conflicts Manager in ensuring effective compliance controls and procedures are in place particularly those involving the avoidance of conflicts of interest and protection of confidential information, and to ensure compliance with applicable legislative requirements and management of risk. They are open to someone who doesn't have a law degree but has detailed working knowledge in an international law firm with the following:
- SRA Solicitors' Code of Conduct (generally and more specifically in relation to Chapter 3 and 4);
- Law Society of Scotland Standards of Conduct (generally);
- Data Protection Act 1998 and equivalents;
- EU Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation 596/2014)
Requirements
- Lawyer in good standing with relevant regulatory body or bar association or the relevant experience in an international law firm.
- Experience in identifying areas of current business process steps which could be enhanced and/or streamlined to become more efficient and add value to our end customers work product
- Ability to present oral and written communications to internal and external customers
- Ability to address sensitive and confidential issues with tact as well as build and maintain effective working relationships within the department
- Ability to take direction and follow through to completion with minimal supervision
- Able to demonstrate advanced research and drafting skills
- Able to critically review, update and amend policies, procedures and precedents for the firm in plain English with minimal supervision, consulting with stakeholders where appropriate
- Able to identify and resolve deficiencies and gaps in existing policies, procedures and precedents
- Analyze issues and draw conclusions, producing accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues
- Able to communicate persuasively and effectively by telephone, in writing and in person and deal with situations of conflict effectively, professionally and sensitively
- An understanding of Elite and the billing processes
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to keep all general administration up-to-date and under control
- Prior experience in analyzing and resolving conflicts of interests and managing confidential information would be desirable
- Personal skills / attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player
- Able to demonstrate excellent client/customer facing skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution
- Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organized approach to dealing with administration
- Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure – particularly when dealing with difficult situations
- Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
- Able to exercise tact and diplomacy in an organizational setting
- Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Global Head of Conflicts
- Able to analyse and recognize the need for improvement to systems and suggest options for improvement to the Conflicts Manager
- Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports the practice’s values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles
- Able to be an ambassador for the firm, being professional in outlook and attitude
About the Company
Headway has a proactive approach to recruitment and the methodology we employ ensures we take the time to understand the needs of both clients and candidates to guarantee the right fit.
We aim to create open, consultative partnerships with our Clients and Candidates whilst maintaining an honest and professional approach at all times.
As a team we are ethical yet innovative; focused yet flexible; realistic yet enterprising. We believe in earning our success by working with you to create yours.