Director of Conflicts & Risk Management

Husch Blackwell LLP; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 193,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Director of Conflicts to partner with Risk Management and the Office of the General Counsel to establish processes for conflict resolution and risk mitigation. The role involves leading a team, training, and coordinating with Business Intake and other departments to ensure timely and accurate conflict checks and reporting.

The position emphasizes governance, ethics, and technology adoption with a focus on improving turnaround times and service quality across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required; JD strongly preferred but not required.
• Extensive legal conflicts experience within a law firm environment in an attorney or senior paralegal role.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in a law firm or similar professional services setting.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in legal ethics and conflicts rules, practices, and procedures.
• Substantial experience leading company-wide initiatives within a multi-office setting, preferably in a professional services firm environment.
• Proficiency with conflicts software systems, preferably Elite and Intapp Open.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to internal and external contacts regarding routine and complex matters, and to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with a non-hierarchical, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement best practices in assigned functional areas.
• Identify efficient methods of processing requests to improve turnaround time and cost.
• Monitor technology developments and recommend adoption to leadership.
• Develop and enforce firm-wide policies addressing conflicts and risk management.
• Oversee budget and departmental projects to stay on time and on budget.
• Provide oversight to departmental intranet, forms, and contact information.
• Ensure accuracy and readiness of systems for audits.
• Collaborate with Business Recruiting, Accounting, and Managing Directors on conflicts matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing conflicts team.
• Conduct regular meetings to update managers and staff on changes.

Skills

Conflicts management

Leadership

Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

J.D. (preferred)

Tools

Elite

Intapp Open

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Director of Conflicts to partner with Risk Management and the Office of the General Counsel to establish processes for conflict resolution and risk mitigation. The role involves leading a team, training, and coordinating with Business Intake and other departments to ensure timely and accurate conflict checks and reporting.

The position emphasizes governance, ethics, and technology adoption with a focus on improving turnaround times and service quality across the