Sr./Conflicts Attorney

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New York County New York, United States Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Full time
Description/Job Summary

The Sr./Conflicts Attorney is responsible for supporting one of the firm's critical risk management functions, addressing conflicts of interest in all jurisdictions relevant to a large global law practice. This role facilitates all new business intake by resolving conflicts of interest firm-wide, which involves conducting extensive research on all parties to all matters, accurately identifying potential conflicts issues for new clients, matters and parties, preparing conflicts waivers and engagement letters, and communicating with partners and clients regarding potential issues and documentation.Responsibilities/Duties

Respond to partner conflict inquiries on a firm wide basis; interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues

Manage conflict research processes and procedures to ensure that all potential conflicts are quickly and accurately identified and resolved

Communicate with partners regarding the status of existing or pending matters and in order to resolve identified conflict issues

Develop and maintain knowledge of the applicable rules of professional conduct in all relevant jurisdictions and relating to all firm practice areas

Advise attorneys on rules of professional conduct and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies

Draft, review and coordinate client engagement and conflict waiver letters

Review and negotiate revisions to clients' outside counsel guidelines regarding conflicts of interest

Assist Business Development with client and prospective client RFIs and RFPs relating to conflicts of interest

Draft and communicate firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts of interest

Train firm personnel in conflicts and legal ethics, including presenting ethics CLEs

Determine the need for, establish and maintain formal ethical screens

Perform other functions relating to conflicts and legal ethics as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Knowledge of or willingness to learn the fundamentals of all firm practice areas: private equity, capital markets, banking and credit, bankruptcy, commercial and securities litigation and others

Ability to identify parties and issues involved in prospective matters, define relationships and to learn to resolve actual and potential conflicts of interest arising in various types of transactions and cases

Proficiency in internet and corporate database research

Ability to research corporate ownership/SEC filings to determine shareholders and substantial owners of target companies and other adverse parties

Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and adapt quickly to changes in workflow in a high profile, high pressure, mission-critical environment

Ability to research and understand multiple complex corporate transactions and relationships quickly and accurately and to determine how proposed transactional structures relate to the firm's existing and prospective engagements

Good business judgment and analytical skills

Complete and utter discretion regarding maintaining the confidentiality of all firm and client information, including identities of clients and other parties

Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel in a global organization with tact and diplomacy

Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to learn and utilize internal conflict checking software and multiple software applications and workflow processes of various other firm departments

Ability to efficiently produce a large quantity of accurate and quality work product

Strong project planning, management and execution skills

Ability to work on difficult matters for long periods without losing focus or accuracy

Self-motivation and ability to work independently

Required Experience

At least 3 years' experience practicing law in a large law firm

Required Education

J.D. required

Active admission to the New York Bar and/or the bar of the jurisdiction where the Conflicts Attorney is located, if not New York

Details

Salary Information

NY & CA only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $200k to $350k at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning that it is not overtime pay eligible.

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