Conflicts Staff Attorney: Lateral Hiring & Compliance

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a conflicts analyst to review search results, identify potential conflicts for lateral hires, and communicate with partners to resolve issues. You will prepare a conflicts summary detailing current clients and matters, and coordinate with candidates for clarifications.

The role involves drafting waivers, integrating screening requirements, and staying current with conflicts laws across jurisdictions. A J.D. and bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility.
• Conflicts clearance experience at a large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Review search results and identify potential conflicts of interest for lateral hires.
• Communicate with Firm partners to resolve conflicts identified in results.
• Prepare a comprehensive Conflicts Summary listing clients and matters with potential conflicts.
• Communicate with lateral candidates for clarifications.
• Participate in discussions to streamline the lateral hire clearance process.
• Collaborate with Firm lawyers and operations leadership to implement screening and waivers.
• Draft waivers and screens as needed.
• Attend weekly Conflicts Staff Attorneys meetings.
• Assist with onboarding laterals as needed.
• Study laws/rules on conflicts of interest across jurisdictions where the Firm operates.
• Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical & problem solving

Team collaboration

Confidentiality & discretion

Working under pressure

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited law school)

Bar admission in good standing (US jurisdiction)

Tools

NA

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a conflicts analyst to review search results, identify potential conflicts for lateral hires, and communicate with partners to resolve issues. You will prepare a conflicts summary detailing current clients and matters, and coordinate with candidates for clarifications.

The role involves drafting waivers, integrating screening requirements, and staying current with conflicts laws across jurisdictions. A J.D. and bar admission are required.