Compliance Analyst at Norton Rose… · Minneapol…

Summary: Norton Rose Fulbright is a globally recognized law firm that values quality, unity, and integrity. They are seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the US Compliance Team by performing conflict checks, ensuring client service, and maintaining confidentiality in firm business matters. Responsibilities: - Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or firm need - Respond to lawyer and staff requests to perform conflicts of interest searches - Review information submitted by lawyers and support staff for completion and accuracy; follow-up with lawyers and support staff as needed to clarify information - Research corporate history of clients and parties; search websites for information about corporate affiliations (such as parent/subsidiary) - Use Boolean searching and search terms to query the conflicts database. Apply judgment to design effective database searches and to distinguish relevant search results from those that are irrelevant - Review generated conflict reports for relevancy and relatedness based on the submitted information and identify potential conflicts issues. Independently analyze the report with limited guidance - Work closely with assigned Compliance Attorney to ensure compliance workflow is as accurate and efficient as possible - Summarize the basis for potential conflicts and communicate any potential conflicts to assigned Compliance Attorney - Develop familiarity with Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues - Safeguard and keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - One year of conflicts or legal assistant experience (or similar analyst experience in a decision-making capacity) required - Excellent oral and written business communication skills; prior exposure to international business correspondence is a plus - Strong interpersonal skills required - Strong analytical skills required - Willingness to learn law and fundamental principles regarding conflict of interest issues and strong issue-spotting skills are essential - Ability to keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters - Proven stability and calm demeanor with the ability to handle stressful situations with confidence and composure - Solid knowledge of world's geography - Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance - Proficient Microsoft Office Suite user Required Skills: Conflicts of Interest Database, Conflict Checks, Boolean Searching, Microsoft Office Suite, Legal Research, Corporate History Research, International Business Correspondence, Geography Benefits: Access to three medical plans, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance, Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings plan, Profit-sharing plans, Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys, Competitive paid time off plan, Minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm, Generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren), 11 Firm holidays