Compliance Officer

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Compliance Officer in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. The role involves supporting the Compliance team with business acceptance checks, conflict analysis, and administrative tasks related to new client and matter openings. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Description

About us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3800 lawyers based in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

We currently have an opportunity for a Compliance Officer to support our Compliance team in Australia. One of the primary responsibilities of the Compliance Team is to perform business acceptance checks for client and matter acceptance. We review 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, as well as compliance with firm policies. Some engagements are accepted subject to strict conditions, in respect of which the Compliance Team remains involved, for example, where information barriers are to be maintained.

Our Compliance team is comprised of experienced compliance professionals, who ultimately report to the Global Head of Compliance. The role reports to our Australian Compliance lead and ultimately to our Global Head of Compliance.

The successful candidate will:
• 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.
• Communicate with Partners, lawyers and assistants regarding information necessary for the performance of conflict checks, and more generally in relation to business acceptance procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review requests to establish or update information barriers.
• Respond promptly and clearly to queries from Partners, lawyers, and assistants regarding new business acceptance.
• As part of the Compliance Team, assist in the daily management of workflows and responsibilities associated with new business acceptance.
• Perform other associated duties and tasks as requested from time to time by the Compliance team or General Counsel.

Required

Skills and Experience Required
• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will need to be a driven and focused individual who performs well as part of a team. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Yvette Borradale via (03) 8686 6003 or Yvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.

Note to recruitment agencies

Please note that we are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position.