Conflict Administrator

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambitionThe OpportunityWe are seeking a Conflict Administrator to join our New Business Intake Team to be based in Sydney. New Business Intake falls under the General Counsel & Risk function, and we are responsible for the resolution of complex legal and commercial conflict problems globally. We play a key role in the development and shaping of firm strategy globally by liaising with Sector Lead Partners, Regional/Global Heads of Practice and Business Development to ensure that any new instructions are a commercial fit for the firm. Please note, we cannot consider law students for this role.What you’ll do In this role you will be supporting the Australian Conflicts team including but not limited to:Assisting with matter opening in Australia following conflicts clearance.Creating, maintaining and updating strategic register entries on the firm’s systems to assist with conflict checking processes. Carrying out initial checks and research into new clients and matters using a variety of different research tools including analysis of structure charts and other materials to establish the ownership & control structure of the client.Establishing and managing HSF Kramer’s information barriers globally where a conflict of interest or confidential information issue has been identified.Assisting with NBI projects and other administrative tasks as required.To be successful in this role, you will have:Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal sector.Excellent attention to detail and accuracyThe ability to work autonomously and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills with a variety of staff including senior partners and legal assistantsThe abi...