Conflicts Attorney

Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Chesterbrook, PA; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Harrisburg, PA; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Orange County, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC, West Palm Beach, FL; or Wilmington, DE

Summary

Our client seeks an experienced conflicts attorney to join their team. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for assisting the Firm’s Office of General Counsel, Conflicts and New Business Intake Department with analyzing conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflict reports, identifying potential conflict situations;
• Procure, review and draft waiver letters and engagement letters from appropriate attorneys as deemed necessary;
• Confirm need and establish ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters as part of conflict clearing process;
• Answer queries from professional staff across the Firm concerning conflict checks and processes;
• Communicate orally and in writing with Firm attorneys and propose, coordinate and document resolutions; and
• Liaise with General Counsel and other Firm attorneys to identify business conflict issues and review and approve conflicts forms as necessary.
• In addition to the essential functions outlined above:
• Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
• Job will require occasional travel to the Firm’s other offices and for external events
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and active member of the Bar in good standing;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working in a mid-large sized firm
• Database searching experiencing and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word);
• Close attention to detail, fast thinker and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and
• Requires ability to oversee and supervise staff members, as needed by the Department.

Accessibility

Physical Demands of Position: Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires the following during the work day:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (working at a computer)
• Repetitive movement (i.e. heavy computer/keyboard use).
• Individual will interact regularly with others verbally, in-person, and via written communication.
• May require occasional light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.).

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000, exempt. Compensation depends on experience and qualifications.

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