Conflicts Administrator

Conflicts Administrator (1-Year Contract)

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Cassels is currently seeking a Conflicts Administrator for our General Counsel office. This role supports lawyers, legal assistants, and management by overseeing all aspects of the conflicts checking process. It’s an ideal role for a proactive individual who excels at risk management, compliance, and client service within a law firm setting. The successful candidate must also demonstrate sound judgement, independent thinking, and the ability to be nimble and problem solve.

They must be able to apply a practical and sensible approach to identifying and escalating potential risks and conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting conflict of interest searches using firm systems (Intapp Conflicts) and internal/external databases.
• Constructing search parameters across multiple databases to identify potential conflicts or risk issues (e.g., sanctions).
• Preparing, curating, and interpreting conflict reports for review by the Firm’s lawyers.
• Escalating potential issues to the Office of the General Counsel for resolution.
• Establishing ethical screens/confidentiality walls when required.
• Responding to internal inquiries related to conflicts and risk protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, professional conduct rules, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintaining accurate and complete conflict records in firm systems (Intapp Conflicts).

Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience in a legal, accounting, or professional services environment.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a conflicts, intake, or risk management role (legal industry experience preferred).
• Experience with systems such as 3E, Elite Enterprise, Aderant, Intapp Conflicts, Intapp Intake considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to problem solve.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness:
  Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• A hybrid work environment.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request.