Risk and Compliance Lawyer
Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerNew York, New York, United States • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted October 23, 2025
165000 - 190000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Freshfields is a major international law firm providing business law advice of the highest quality.
Job Description
The Risk & Compliance Lawyer plays a key role as a member of the firm's Legal Department, managing the firm's risk exposure and providing advice on legal and compliance issues. The role requires advising the partnership on business acceptance issues, undertaking due diligence, and reviewing client engagement letters.
Requirements
- Advise the partnership on business acceptance issues
- Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessment of new clients and matters
- Assist the partnership with solutions to resolve conflicts, confidentiality, reputational and commercial risk
- Review and advise on client engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines
- Assist in review of incoming lateral hires for potential conflicts of interest
- Develop and maintain close working relationship with all members of the Legal Department
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
