This Candidate is a 7+ years experienced Conflicts specialist gained within both Magic Circle & Silver Circle firms. They love their role at a Silver Circle Law Firm, however, after working within the firm for almost 4 years they have decided they need a change of scenery and a new challenge within another firm. They are most interested in a role that will allow them the opportunity to make a real impact within a firm.

Experience

Conflicts Advisor | Silver Circle Law Firm | Nov 2020 - Present

General Counsel and Risk/New Business Intake Managing the firm's risk exposure and providing advice to partners & other fee earners
on a range of issues, including the following:

• Legal & commercial risk issues - Identifying and resolving legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
• Financial crime - Identifying and analysing risks related to financial crime, such as money laundering and fraud, implementing preventive measures, and providing guidance on compliance with relevant legislation.
• Sanctions - Monitoring and advising on international sanctions regimes, ensuring that the firm's activities do not contravene sanction laws.
• Wider risk and reputational concerns - Evaluating broader risk and reputational issues, advising on matters that could impact the firm's standing, and developing strategies to protect and enhance the firm's reputation. This includes assessing risks related to highprofile clients or sensitive matters and implementing appropriate risk management frameworks.

Risk & Compliance Analyst | Magic Circle Law Firm | Aug 2017 - Nov 2020
May 2018 - Nov 2020
Risk Paralegal, Financial Crime & Sanctions | Aug 2017 - May 2018

Legal Department

• Analysed and advised on potential conflicts (legal and commercial) and confidential information risks.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory and internal policies, applying US conflict rules where applicable.
  Assisted in drafting client engagement terms and developing conflict resolution strategies (e.g., information barrier walls and conflict waivers).
• Provided advice on financial crime risks, and conducted due diligence and reputational risk assessments on existing and new clients.
• Investigated ownership and control to identify ultimate beneficiaries and possible Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
• Maintained working knowledge of sanctions and export control regulations.
• Provided general compliance advice and updated policies in line with legislative changes.
• Assisted in audits in EMEA jurisdictions.
• Ensured compliance with local requirements and requested further documentation for clients in certain jurisdictions (Austria, Belgium, Italy and Netherlands).
• Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) sector contact. I assisted on specific projects in these sectors, acted as a point of contact for technical questions, and attended meetings with the sector lead partners.
• Delegated work to paralegals and junior analysts and provided training. January - February 2018 - Assisted the Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) department on a high-profile case, responsibilities included:
• Completing large and small document reviews.
• Managing data rooms; reviewing commercial contracts (incl. vendor agreements & NDAs) and redacting pricing and other competitively sensitive information i.e., financial or privileged information, to prevent potential bidders from obtaining information in breach of EU and UK antitrust laws.

Assisted the Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) Department on a high-profile case (Jan – Feb 2018)

• Completing large and small document reviews.
• Managing data rooms; reviewing commercial contracts (incl. vendor agreements & NDAs) and redacting pricing and other competitively sensitive information i.e., financial or privileged information, to prevent potential bidders from obtaining information in breach of EU and UK antitrust laws.

Paralegal, Family Law | Multi-National Law Firm | Feb 2017 - May 2017

• Managed a diverse caseload of privately funded and legal aid matters, ensuring meticulous time recording for all work.
• Advised clients on issues related to domestic violence, matrimonial disputes, and children's matters.
• Supported senior solicitors with international child abduction proceedings.
• Interviewed clients and took instructions, ensuring thorough and accurate information gathering.
• Drafted various legal documents, including client care letters, statements, court applications, briefs to counsel, and pre-nuptial agreements.
• Prepared comprehensive court bundles, ensuring all necessary documents were included and organised.
• Coordinated with counsel and process servers, facilitating efficient and effective legal proceedings.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Law | Commendation |2016 - 2018
BA (Hons) Politics & Philosophy | 2:1 | 2012 - 2015