Senior Conflicts Attorney

5 months ago

New York, United States holland and knight Full time

Description

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We are seeking multiple Senior Conflicts Attorneys to assist our attorneys with clearing conflicts related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new team and have an immediate impact on our Firm. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. Senior Conflicts Attorneys can be based withinareasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices. 

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

Use elevated conflicts knowledge to assist the Firm in establishing a full clearance process. Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys. Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest. Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts. Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters. Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest. Advise attorneys on rules of professional conduct in relevant jurisdictions and practice areas. Draft and communicate firm policies and procedure relating to conflicts of interest. Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies. Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required. Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest. Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest. Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate. Special project and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision. Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues. Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources. Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems. Strong research, computer, and database skills. Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Required Qualifications & Education:

10+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years identifying and clearing conflicts of interest, preferably with a large law firm. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

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