Conflicts Attorney
COMPANY PROFILE:
Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with offices across major U.S. markets, known for its sophisticated legal practice and its strong commitment to ethics, risk management, and well-run business operations.
The firm places significant emphasis on its business intake and conflicts function, which supports (1) compliance with the ethical obligations of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates and with the firm's own risk management policies and procedures, (2) the avoidance of malpractice claims and ethical violations, and (3) the firm's ability to onboard new clients, matters, timekeepers, and employees efficiently and in a timely fashion.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS of our Client
This role offers a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a health savings account, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care. Additional benefits include life insurance, AD&D, and long-term and short-term disability coverage, pre-tax commuter benefits, and backup care for children and/or adults. Employees also receive 21 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays each year, along with generous parental leave and fertility benefits, and a detailed benefits orientation upon joining the firm.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which the firm maintains an office, along with jurisdictional differences across all states, countries, and practice areas in which the firm conducts business
- Monitor ABA and jurisdictional rule changes and recommend corresponding modifications to firm policy for approval
- Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business and new hires
- Work effectively with Managers, Directors, Conflict Analysts, and firm attorneys to gather the relevant information needed to make determinations on conflict issues
- Draft and review ethical screens, conflict waivers, and risk management engagement letter provisions
- Assist with administering the firm's client engagement terms program, including review and coding of outside counsel guidelines
- Conduct research projects relating to conflicts of interest issues, including advanced-level research on corporate affiliations and corporate relatedness
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
- J.D. degree
- Active member in good standing (or registered in-house counsel) of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions where you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction where your assigned office is located, if applicable
- 3+ years of conflicts resolution experience, or 5+ years as a practicing attorney, preferably with a large law firm
- Legal ethics and conflicts experience preferred
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other standard legal practice applications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, offices, and diverse groups
- Well organized, efficient, and committed to consistently high-quality work product, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Willingness to travel and to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
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