Associate Counsel – Compliance – Europe and Middle East (4+ PQE)

Position Summary:

Play a critical role in the operation of the NBA’s compliance program with responsibility for managing the EME region’s compliance with applicable law and NBA policy, including leading the third-party due diligence vetting process across the region. This position will based in our office in London.

Primary Responsibility:

• Lead third-party due diligence in accordance with the NBA’s policies and procedures, with first line responsibility for assessing and advising legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Proactively analyse relevant deal terms, third-party information, and risk reports in connection with due diligence reviews, provide assessments to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
• Draft reports that succinctly summarize findings and provide a recommended course of action.
• Provide general compliance assistance to employees in the region, including advising on best practices and complex compliance issues, particularly in the areas of anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, conflicts-of-interest, and business conduct.
• Provide ongoing guidance on adherence to NBA compliance policies.
• Support regional business lawyers in analysing compliance-related contractual provisions and assessing risk.
• Give due diligence and other training to regional employees.
• Effectively track and communicate the status of open issues.
• Maintain broad knowledge of compliance best practices and trends.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience balancing commercial goals and risk, with an ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional level of attention to detail.
• Robust, proactive problem-solving skills and ability to identify and facilitate solutions.
• Ability to work autonomously, accurately, and efficiently while balancing a high-volume workload.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-border environments with legal colleagues and business clients.
• Knowledge of and experience advising clients on anti-bribery and anti-corruption law, sanctions, and other compliance-related laws and regulations is preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4-7 years’ PQE or post-admission experience gained at a London or NY office of a top-tier multinational law firm or similar office elsewhere and/or a multi-national company.

Educational Background

• Law degree from a top tier university in the U.S. or U.K.
• Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and/or admitted to the NY bar (or other US jurisdiction).

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