Conflicts Attorney

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k profit sharing

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney who identifies, analyzes, and resolves conflicts of interest to uphold ethical standards. The role collaborates with Conflicts Counsel and Director of Conflicts Services and Business Intake, with on-call availability.

Responsibilities include reviewing conflicts reports, outlining actions for partners, drafting waiver language, and overseeing conflicts clearance for lateral hires. Chicago-based role with regulatory insight.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school and an active Illinois bar license required.
• 2+ years of conflicts, risk, or compliance experience in a mid-large law firm.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility rules (ABA Model Rules, applicable U.S. State and Federal, and international bar ethics).
• Experience reviewing conflicts reports involving corporate structures, related entities, and prior representations.
• Experience using conflicts software (Intapp), research tools (D&B, CapIQ), etc.

Responsibilities

• Review conflicts reports and further summarize issues that require further actions.
• Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest issues under applicable professional responsibility rules and firm policies
• Detail the actions required for requesting and affected partners, occasionally escalating to firm counsel
• Draft and edit waiver language in coordination with attorneys and firm counsel
• Oversee the conflicts clearance for lateral partner and associate hires.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Ethical rule understanding

Education

Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active Illinois bar license

Tools

Intapp

D&B

CapIQ

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSTION SUMMARY

The Conflicts Attorney is a member of the Conflicts & Business Intake Department.

This role includes the identification, analysis, and resolution of potential ethical and business conflicts of interest. In doing so, this role ensures the firm maintains ethical standards in accordance with professional responsibility rules and firm policies.

This position works closely with Conflicts Counsel and Director of Conflicts Services and Business Intake.

Should be available for on-call.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review conflicts reports and further summarize issues that require further actions.
• Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest issues under applicable professional responsibility rules and firm policies
• Detail the actions required for requesting and affected partners, occasionally escalating to firm counsel
• Draft and edit waiver language in coordination with attorneys and firm counsel
• Oversee the conflicts clearance for lateral partner and associate hires.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree from an accredited law school and an active Illinois bar license required
• 2+ years of conflicts, risk, or compliance experience in a mid-large law firm
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility rules (e.g. ABA Model Rules, applicable U.S. State and Federal, and international bar ethics)
• Experience reviewing conflicts reports involving corporate structures, related entities, and prior representations
• Experience using conflicts software (Intapp), research tools (D&B, CapIQ), etc.

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $140,000-$185,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.