Officer, General Counsel & Risk

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Practice Group / Department: General Counsel, New Business 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 EMEAPAC region for a variety of risks including Legal, Contractual and Commercial Conflicts. Key Responsibilities: - Undertake conflict searches, analysing reports, escalate potential issues for resolution to escalation points. - Take ownership of new business intake matters, carrying out the full risk analysis and liaise with...