General Counsel & Risk Officer

About the role

Norton Rose Fulbright is recruiting a General Counsel & Risk Officer based in Singapore. The role sits in the General Counsel & Risk team, which supports the firm's new business acceptance and risk management processes across the EMEAPAC region. It works closely with Partners, lawyers and business services teams across several offices, helping to onboard new clients and matters while keeping the firm's risk and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake conflict searches, analyse reports and escalate potential issues to the escalation points.
• Take ownership of new business intake matters, carry out the full risk analysis and liaise with Partners, associates, other Member Firms and other stakeholders, keeping them informed at every stage.
• Ensure the firm complies with regulations such as AML Directives and the SRA Code of Conduct, and keep up with changes in the legal and regulatory landscape.
• Document accurately any analysis and issues that need attention.
• Support and guide lawyers and PAs on compliance systems, regulatory requirements and firm policies.

Required profile

• At least 1 year of experience in a business, legal or related professional services firm.
• Interest in risk and compliance, with a focus on the commercial, political and risk issues affecting the business.
• Ability to work under pressure with support, develop a working knowledge of other regions' professional rules, and be self-driven.

Required skills

• Excellent computer skills, able to switch between database interfaces and online tools.
• Strong research aptitude and familiarity with online research tools.
• Ability to evaluate many sources and identify key risk issues.
• Good organisation, prioritisation, written and oral communication, accuracy and attention to detail.