Conflicts Solicitor

JOB DESCRIPTION
About Herbert Smith Freehills As one of the world's leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe.
With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people.
Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
The Opportunity We are seeking an enthusiastic Lawyer looking for an alternative legal career path to practise as a Conflicts Solicitor on a 12-month maximum term contract, based in our Sydney office.
This is a varied and challenging role that will allow you to use your legal skill set in a strategic, commercial setting and provide you with a unique insight into the firm's global clients and sectors.
The Conflicts Team falls under the New Business and Enterprise Risk Department and is responsible for the management of conflicts of interest and information barriers 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 comply with our professional obligations under the applicable Solicitors Conduct Rules and are a commercial fit for the firm.
Full training will be provided for the role so no previous conflicts experience is required.
Some key responsibilities will include: Advising on the resolution of complex legal and commercial conflicts problems and liaising with Partners and staff in relation to conflicts issues and queries; Ensuring compliance with global sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering obligations; Reviewing, drafting, and advising on conflict provisions in firm engagement letters, firm policies and other client agreements including panel arrangements. To be successful in this role, you will have: Admitted to practice as a Solicitor (in any area of law) in Australia or another jurisdiction in which HSF operates; 2-4 years' post admission experience with excellent research, technical and analytical skills; A proactive approach with the ability to adapt to competing demands in a fast-paced environment; A desire to work outside of traditional private practice in an alternative legal career; Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team; Good commercial awareness. We do not require you to have any previous experience in Conflicts as full training will be provided.
The Conflicts Team will invest 6+ months in your early training to provide you with a solid foundation for a career in Conflicts.
This role will be well-suited to you if you're someone who thrives in a busy and challenging role with a proven ability to critically analyse information and work through complex technical challenges.
You will spend considerable time working with Partners and/or Senior Management, so effective communication skills are also key.
What you can expect from us: We're a world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals.
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 encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities.
We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Advisor on .
This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team.
We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance.
Thank you.
Team General Counsel and Risk
Working Pattern Full time
Location Sydney
Contract type Fixed Term Contract
Diversity & Inclusion At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator.
People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us.
We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work.
We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.
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