Assistant, General Counsel & Risk

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Practice Group / Department: Compliance - Newcastle Job Description: We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. The Role: The role will be based in Newcastle and report to the Head of Client Matter Intake (CMI). The team screens new business acceptance for the Firm’s EMEA region for a variety of risks including Legal, Contractual and Commercial Conflicts. Key Responsibilities: Become familiar with the Firm’s strategy in terms of target clients and sectors, being aware of particularly sensitive Clients and gaining a working knowledge of the SRA Rules that govern ‘Conflicts of Interest.’ Undertake c...