Purpose
This position is responsible for working closely with the New Business Conflicts Supervisor, firm’s Ethics Committee, firm attorneys, and other levels of firm administration as well as other members of the New Business Conflicts Department in connection with the review of new business to identify and facilitate resolution of conflicts of interest.
Key Performance Areas and Accountabilities:
- Primarily responsible for the review of new business intake requests and collating the results of preliminary conflicts checks, including resolution and clearance of conflict of interest issues;
- Assist with the research of new client matters, including the resolution and clearance of conflict of interest of such matters, as needed;
- Assist in coding of engagement letters pursuant to established guidelines and documenting of such actions in the conflicts database;
- Assist Attorneys in the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, which, includes coordinating receipt and documentation of and preparation of engagement letters and client waivers and/or consents;
- Prepare and implement screens/firewalls when required in new firm matters;
- Assist in securing the approvals of new matters from the Ethics Committee and all other levels of Firm Administration as governed by firm policy guidelines;
- Assist Supervisor in training Conflicts Analyst Assistants and Conflicts Analysts;
- Exercise proficiency in understanding and utilizing the Conflicts Database;
- Monitor and track various special interest projects; and
- Assist the New Business Conflicts Department with a wide range of research requests and other projects as may be assigned.
Requirements Profile
Education:
- Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) – (Required)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent – (Essential)
- Law Degree – (Desire)
Mental & Environmental / Legal Requirements:
- This position demands exceptional quality, attention to detail, strict adherence to pre-determined deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Ability to deliver on tasks independently
- High level of resilience and persistence
- Must have a clear criminal and credit history
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years’ Accounting experience at Operational level- Required
System Skills:
- Microsoft Office – Intermediate
- Flexibility in regards to schedule to accommodate work demands
- Conflicts Researching
- Other Researching Experience
- Conflicts Analysis
Knowledge and Skills:
- Flexibility in regards to schedule to accommodate work demands
- Ability to multi-task
- Strict attention to detail
- Works well under tight deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Works well independently
Behavioural Competencies:
- Flexible approach to work and responsibilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills (listening, written and spoken).
- Customer service mind set.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Positive attitude
- Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact.
- Ability to follow instructions precisely.
- Adapting and responding to change.
- Strong work ethic with an inherent sense of urgency.
- Working constructively with others.
- Delivering through others.
Additional Considerations
- 9.00 am – 17:30 pm Monday to Friday but additional hours may be required
- Applicants must be South African citizens or have a valid South African work permit
- Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
- Preference will be given to candidates who are living with a disability
If you have not had any response from us within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Hogan Lovells Services (South Africa) Limited (Incorporated in England) is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan.
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