Conflicts Attorney (AmLaw100)

Plona Partners; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

In einer dynamischen Rechtsumgebung sucht ein etabliertes Unternehmen einen erfahrenen Konfliktsanwalt, der die Verantwortung für die Analyse und Lösung von Interessenkonflikten übernimmt. Diese spannende Position erfordert fundierte Kenntnisse im Risikomanagement und die Fähigkeit, rechtliche Recherchen durchzuführen, um potenzielle Konflikte zu identifizieren und zu klären. Der ideale Kandidat bringt mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in einer Anwaltskanzlei mit und hat ein tiefes Verständnis für die einschlägigen rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für das Recht haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in einer Anwaltskanzlei, vorzugsweise im Risikomanagement.
• Aktive Zulassung in mindestens einem Bundesstaat und in gutem Ansehen.

Responsibilities

• Überprüfung und Analyse neuer Geschäftskonflikte und Unterstützung bei deren Lösung.
• Erstellung klarer Engagement- und Verzichtserklärungen nach Bedarf.

Skills

Konfliktmanagement

Rechtsforschung

Risikomanagement

Dokumentenmanagement

Corporate Compliance

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

iManage

Lexis/Westlaw

Intapp Open

Job description

Position: Conflicts Attorney

Law Firm: AmLaw100

Team Size: 30

Location: Texas Remote

Job Description:

• Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners/Associates in resolving them.
• Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving same.
• Provide concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution.
• Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations.
• Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etc. to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Exercise discretion and independent professional judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
• Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are opened.
• Review language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issues.
• Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to appropriately address deviations.
• Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm’s processes for implementing walls.

Skills/Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing.
• Experience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firm.
• Experience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interest.
• Experience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firms.
• Experience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.).
• Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systems.
• Ability to supervise the work of Conflicts Analysts and train them as to system use, workflow and procedure.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal, Administrative, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services