Senior Conflicts Counsel: Risk & Compliance Lead

Plona Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in San Francisco is seeking a Conflict of Interest Analyst with a law degree and 3+ years of experience in a law firm. The role involves reviewing and analyzing conflict of interest reports, drafting engagement letters, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Ideal candidates will have bar licensure and experience with conflict identification and clearance, particularly in large law firms. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in risk management and compliance efforts within the firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance.
• Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing.
• Experience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules related to conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflict of interest reports and assist in resolutions.
• Draft engagement and waiver letters as necessary.
• Confirm need for ethical walls and manage processes for implementing them.

Skills

Conflict identification and clearance

Legal research

Risk management

Document management software

Supervising Conflicts Analysts

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Tools

iManage

Hoovers

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Plona Partners in San Francisco is seeking a Conflict of Interest Analyst with a law degree and 3+ years of experience in a law firm. The role involves reviewing and analyzing conflict of interest reports, drafting engagement letters, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Ideal candidates will have bar licensure and experience with conflict identification and clearance, particularly in large law firms. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in risk management and compliance efforts within the firm.