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Form of workCMS have a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk Analyst to join our Risk Department.
About CMS
CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it.
CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to make a real contribution towards the shape and vision of this forward-thinking Department.
The role involves managing risk across all of Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang LLP ("CMNO") offices, ensuring that CMNO's reputation is preserved and professional rules and laws are complied with.
Manage the Risk Team inbox, ensuring matters are handled in a timely manner
Responding to a wide range of compliance queries raised by internal clients including:
o risk queries on the interpretation and application of the SRA Code of Conduct
o compliance matters such as share dealing, confidentiality obligations, outside interests, anti-bribery and corruption
o auditor, third party reliance, secondment and supplier documents
o use of engagement letters and terms of business, including key provisions such as, conflict wavier language, confidentiality, limitation of liability
* Maintain and improve systems, processes, procedures, policies and team guidance
* Work closely with the Conflicts Team to assist with resolution of escalated conflict issues, of a commercial and legal nature, within the firm as required
About you
Experience of working in an international commercial law environment
A minimum of 5 years experience in compliance and professional practice regulation
Good knowledge of the SRA Codes of Conduct and other applicable regulatory and legislative requirements
Excellent research and analytical experience
Good time management, ability to identify urgent issues and prioritise appropriately
Discrete and professional as the information will be confidential and sensitive
Flexible and able to adapt to new situations, processes and technology.
Proactive, resilient and calm under pressure
Ability to handle conflicts and difficult queries with diplomacy and tact
Able to demonstrate structured critical thinking skills
Sound judgement and analytical skills
Clear, efficient and appropriate communication skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to appropriately prioritise work
Equal opportunities
At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive.
For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website.
Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
