Conflicts Attorney | Intake & Ethics Counsel

Holland & Knight; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

Dependent care support

Accommodation during the process

Job summary

Holland & Knight seeks a Conflicts Attorney to join the conflicts clearing team in the Denver area. The attorney will manage the intake and conflicts resolution for new matters, under oversight from the Professional Standards Partner, with periodic in-person events and some travel within U.S.

offices. Responsibilities include conducting conflicts checks, drafting letters, obtaining due diligence, and coordinating with Finance and Legal teams while maintaining firm policies and ethical walls.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission.
• 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm, in conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.
• Experience handling conflict checks, due diligence, and engagement letters.

Responsibilities

• Process intake of prospective clients and matters for firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks and review conflict reports to identify potential conflicts.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve conflicts and obtain due diligence as needed.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters and waiver letters for conflicts clearance.
• Ensure proper processing of new clients and matters and coordinate with Finance or Legal teams.
• Respond to questions on conflicts of interest and firm policies, and maintain ethical walls as required.
• Monitor changes in ethics rules and case law affecting conflicts of interest.
• Support with client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain shared documents and assist with special projects and duties.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Database skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Holland & Knight seeks a Conflicts Attorney to join the conflicts clearing team in the Denver area. The attorney will manage the intake and conflicts resolution for new matters, under oversight from the Professional Standards Partner, with periodic in-person events and some travel within U.S.

offices. Responsibilities include conducting conflicts checks, drafting letters, obtaining due diligence, and coordinating with Finance and Legal teams while maintaining firm policies and ethical walls.