Conflicts & Ethics Attorney

Haynes and Boone; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Haynes and Boone is seeking an attorney with expertise in conflicts of interest to analyze and resolve conflicts for new firm matters, lateral hires, and potential mergers. The role requires drafting waivers and ethical walls and advising on ethical obligations under professional conduct rules.

The position involves researching new clients, performing risk-related legal research, and handling after-hours conflicts checks as needed. JD and US bar licensure are required.

Qualifikationen

• This position requires knowledge of large law firm processes and practice areas.
• Familiarity with Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law is essential.
• Experience with legal research and writing is required.

Aufgaben

• Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently for new firm business, lateral attorneys, staff, and mergers.
• Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve conflicts.
• Advise attorneys on ethical obligations related to conflicts of interest and conduct.
• Conduct background research on new clients.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda on professional responsibility and risk management.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflict checks as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Time management

Legal research & writing

Ausbildung

JD from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in US jurisdiction

Jobbeschreibung

Haynes and Boone is seeking an attorney with expertise in conflicts of interest to analyze and resolve conflicts for new firm matters, lateral hires, and potential mergers. The role requires drafting waivers and ethical walls and advising on ethical obligations under professional conduct rules.

The position involves researching new clients, performing risk-related legal research, and handling after-hours conflicts checks as needed. JD and US bar licensure are required.