As a member of the Legal Department's US team, the Risk & Compliance Lawyer will have the following responsibilities: Advise the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk and sanctions issues globally, to assess the business suitability of potential new matters and new clients; 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, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and sanctions issues including assistance with drafting waivers and maintaining information barriers; Answer questions from partners, associates and staff at all levels across the firm regarding US law, regulations and firm policies pertaining to conflicts of interest, ethics and regulatory compliance; Review and advise on client engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines, particularly with respect to conflicts of interest and US applicable law and regulation; Advise the partnership on ad hoc queries relating to ethics and regulatory compliance including audit letters, securities dealing, anti-bribery regulations, outside appointments, qualification and practice of law, attorney advertising, fee-sharing and other fee arrangements; Assist in review of incoming lateral hires for potential conflicts of interest; Remain current on the type of work that Freshfields undertakes across all sectors and join a sector team in at least two sectors building strong and trusted relationships with Sector Group Leaders; and. Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp relevant issues quickly and to understand complex conflicts and regulatory issues, within a commercial context; Combination of confidence, presence and a diplomatic manner; Reputation as a proactive problem solver, who applies pragmatic commercial thinking to every issue, and always strives to identify workable solutions that conform with the firm's regulatory obligations, and are aligned with its business priorities; Fast thinker, quick learner who is able to work efficiently and assess options thoroughly; Excellent communicator who articulates advice confidently and succinctly; Demonstrates high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.