Senior Conflicts Attorney

Holland & Knight; Navour-sur-Grosne; Sur place; EUR 130 000 - 245 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Holland & Knight is seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney to enhance its conflict management process. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of legal experience, particularly in managing conflicts of interest, and will play a pivotal role in shaping a new team focused on risk mitigation. This position requires excellent communication and analytical skills, along with a Juris Doctorate. The role can be based remotely but requires periodic in-person attendance at team events.

Prestations

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays and time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Behavioral health and counseling resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years in conflicts of interest.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information effectively.
• Strong research and database skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist in establishing the firm's clearance process for conflicts.
• Process intake of prospective clients and perform conflicts checks.
• Draft and communicate policies related to conflicts of interest.

Connaissances

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Formation

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Description du poste

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Senior Conflicts Attorney

Apply locations Operations Center - Brandon Chattanooga Nashville Century City Richmond time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R4381

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

* This role can be filled in any of our U.S. offices, with preference for those in the Pacific Time zone.

General Description:

We are seeking a Senior Conflict Attorney to assist our attorneys with clearing conflicts related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new team and have an immediate impact on our Firm. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location.This position can be based withina reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Use elevated conflicts knowledge to assist the Firm in establishing a full clearance process.
• Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts.
• Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters.
• Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
• Advise attorneys on rules of professional conduct in relevant jurisdictions and practice areas.
• Draft and communicate firm policies and procedure relating to conflicts of interest.
• Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.
• Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
• Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
• Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
• Special project and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlinesand manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.
• Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• 10+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years identifying and clearing conflicts of interest, preferably with a large law firm.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

This position may be filled in Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Colorado or California. Based on the required pay disclosure laws in these states, the base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

• Illinois – $143,300.00 – $214,900.00/yr
• District of Columbia – $149,800k - $224,600k/yr
• New York City – $156,300k - $234,500k/yr
• New York State – $130,200k - $234,500k/yr
• Colorado - $136,700k - $205,100k/yr
• California – $149,800k - $244,200k/yr

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.

About Us

Holland & Knight is proud of having built one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world today. Holland & Knight has been advising clients for more than 130 years and has approximately 2,200 lawyers across the U.S. and in five international offices. Holland & Knight services clients globally. Known for our extraordinary legal service to clients, our culture of excellence, and our commitment to the communities in which we work, we are a firm of people who truly believe in what we do. We invite you to experience what Holland & Knight has to offer.

It takes more than lawyers to build a great law firm and, as a result, the firm employs more than 1,700 business professionals. Business professionals play a pivotal role in the firm by planning and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s capabilities and drive growth. The firm employs business professionals in many different areas, including technology innovation, pricing, business development, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, information governance, cybersecurity, information technology, talent development, compliance, office administration, communications, and project management, just to name a few. Additionally, the firm employs many paralegals and practice assistants who directly support our lawyers and clients. Together, these roles form the infrastructure that allows our lawyers to focus on providing exceptional client service.