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). *If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please submit your CV via by clicking the apply button.*