Overview
A global law firm with approximately 850 lawyers across three continents is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their team remotely within a reasonable commuting distance of any US office. This role involves conducting conflicts clearance review and analysis for firm-wide legal hires and new business, working closely with the General Counsel, Conflicts Manager, firm attorneys, and conflicts analysts to identify and resolve potential ethics and business conflict issues.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze complex conflict reports, exercising discretion and independent judgment to identify potential conflicts of interest related to new lateral hires, new business, and business development initiatives.
- Utilize internal and external databases to research conflicts of interest concerning new business and information provided by prospective incoming lateral hires.
- Prepare detailed communications for attorneys and administrators summarizing potential issues and required steps to resolve ethical and business-related conflicts.
- Assist attorneys in resolving conflict issues as needed.
- Review and draft engagement letters, amendments, and conflicts waivers related to clearance of new clients, new matters, and lateral attorneys.
- Collaborate with firm attorneys, administrators, the Office of the General Counsel, and the Conflicts & Engagement team to assist with conflict resolution, including drafting and implementing screening procedures and obtaining waivers.
- Monitor changes in ethics rules, opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest, as well as relevant procedures, policies, and practices.
- Participate in special projects and duties as assigned by management.
- Provide coverage for conflict requests after business hours and on weekends as necessary.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Active U.S. bar admission in at least one state.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience as a lateral conflicts attorney in a global law firm setting, or at least three years as a general Conflicts Attorney with one year of cumulative experience related to lateral hire clearance.
- Experience with InTapp Open, ethics wall, and business intake software is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service abilities.
- Strong research, analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Self-starter capable of organizing and prioritizing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while escalating and communicating issues effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to lead, influence, and motivate others.
- Ability to maintain professional composure in challenging situations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $155,000 - $175,000, dependent on experience, qualifications, and location.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered.
Location
- Remote position within a reasonable commuting distance of any US office of the firm.
Candidates who closely meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). No phone inquiries, please.