Conflicts Attorney

A distinguished international law firm seeks an experienced Conflicts Attorney to be based in Chicago. At least three (3) years of related work experience and J.D. are required. This position reports to the Director of Conflicts and works with a team of six.

The Conflicts Attorney identifies, analyzes, and resolves potential conflicts of interest related to the Firm’s new business intake and lateral hiring for all Firm offices. This position ensures new matters and attorney hires are compliant with the Firm’s conflicts and risk management policies and procedures. The Conflicts Attorney works with a team under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Review and analyze conflict reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Firm attorneys to resolve issues in a timely manner for all new client and new business
• Conduct conflict analysis on new lateral hires, providing concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution for new lateral hires
• Draft clear and concise conflict waivers to resolve identified conflict issues, and ensure waivers are obtained before new client/matters are opened, which address identified conflict issue
• Participate in the Review, and where necessary drafting of, engagement letters
• Review outside counsel guidelines to ensure Firm-wide compliance and identify differences from Firm’s engagement policies, working with Firm’s Attorneys and Firm’s General Counsel to address any differences
• Assist with the preparation of audit letters
• Perform conflict searches as a back up to conflict analysts and as needed

• Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Preferably Licensed in CA, IL, DC or NY
• At least three (3) years of related work experience
• Ability to work with and take direction from supervisors
• Ability to supervise work of Conflict Analysts and train them, as necessary as to workflow, procedure and conflict process
• Knowledge of conflict of interest databases (Intapp Open preferably)
• Experience with iManage or other document management/retention software
• Experience with the Aderant accounting system helpful
• Familiarity with legal research tools and databases, including Capital IQ
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Proven ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Able to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• The statements contained in this position descriptions are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

The target salary for this role is approximately $170-190K annually, based on the candidate experience.

This role will be primarily remote but may require occasional onsite presence. Remote work privileges are subject to change based on Firm needs and individual performance.
Chicago, Illinois, but the Firm is also open to the ideal candidate being based in CA, DC, SF, or NY (hybrid).

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