Attorney

Matura Farrington; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matura Farrington is seeking a Conflicts & Risk Management Attorney to join the Business Intake Group. The role focuses on accurate and timely analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, evaluating new business using databases and research to determine conflicts, and facilitating resolution if conflicts arise.

Candidates must hold a J.D. and Bar and be licensed in TX or CO; the position emphasizes strict adherence to professional responsibility rules, strong writing, and willingness to

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and Bar admission are required.
• Must be licensed to practice in TX or CO.
• Strong research and writing skills with knowledge of professional responsibility rules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflict reports and facilitate resolution of conflicts of interest.
• Draft conflict waivers, engagement letters, and related documents.
• Research corporate affiliations, SEC filings, and public records.
• Use internal and external databases to collect relevant information.
• Construct Ethical Walls as required.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies for the Business Intake Group.
• Support Directors and Conflict Specialists as needed.
• Help update procedures for the group.

Skills

Research skills

Legal writing

Conflict analysis

Ethical walls knowledge

Education

J.D.

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

This is a non-traditional legal position with a dynamic International law firm. Conflicts & Risk Management Attorneys work within the Business Intake Group. The primary responsibility of this position is the accurate and timely analysis and resolution of legal and ethical conflicts of interest. One basic role is to evaluate new business using internal databases and external research to determine if a conflict of interest exists. In the event of a conflict, the Conflicts & Risk Management Attorney will facilitate the resolution of the conflict. The position requires a strong knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility in multiple jurisdictions as well as strong research and writing skills. The position is part of a team and as such, the candidate must be willing to learn multiple job functions within the Conflicts & Risk Management Attorney team and be willing to help where required. There is no billable hour requirement.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Analyze conflict reports, draft detailed analyses, and facilitate resolution or avoidance of conflicts of interest based on the specific requirements of the matter at issue
• Draft conflict waivers, engagement letters and other related documents or memos
• Perform electronic research as needed on legal issues, corporate affiliations, SEC filings, public records, sanctions and more
• Use internal and external databases to collect relevant information
• Construct Ethical Walls as required
• Analyze conflicts of interest for lateral hires
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts
• Work with and provide assistance to the Director of Business Intake in matters related to Business Intake and Conflicts of Interest
• As required, supplement the Conflict Specialists in performing conflict searches
• Assist in the evaluation of new technologies for the Business Intake Group
• Recognize and understand potential inconsistent data in the database and advise accordingly
• Answer questions with regard to the new business and lateral hire processes
• Assist internal clients with questions regarding conflicts of interest
• Assist in maintaining updated procedures for the Business Intake Group
• Devise emergency procedures to be followed when faced with equipment failure and downtimes

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Requirements

Education: J.D. and Bar Admission required.

Must live in TX or CO and be licensed in either state.