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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP · 1 day ago

Senior Conflicts Counsel Manager

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is a dynamic, client-focused firm with over 750 attorneys across the nation. They are seeking a Senior Conflicts Counsel Manager to lead their conflicts attorney group in identifying and resolving ethical and business conflicts for new clients and matters, while also overseeing the management of the firm’s conflicts database.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of conflicts lawyers and the firm’s conflicts resolution process, ensuring compliance with the rules of professional conduct and outside counsel guidelines

Assist in analyzing the necessity of and implementing ethical screens

Provide guidance to a team of conflicts lawyers and non-lawyer conflicts analysts in support of the business intake process, including best practices on corporate family research, and other aspects of the preparation of conflicts reports

Assist in drafting engagement letters and editing letters drafted by others

Review conflict reports in connection with the new hire process; provide detailed analysis and advise firm partners and advise new hires on conflict issues

Answer queries from attorneys and professional staff across the firm, concerning business intake policies and procedures, conflicts of interest, and other firm policies

Assists in maintaining thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions in database to ensure integrity

Qualification

JDU.S. conflicts rulesConflicts experienceConflict softwareProject managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam management

Required

Requires a JD and at least 5+ years' relevant conflicts experience at a full-service law firm

Admission in OH required

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills a must

Must possess strict attention to detail and be accustomed to working to very high standards of accuracy and efficiency, coupled with strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment

Requires excellent judgment, ability to make risk-based assessments and capability of solving problems and making smart decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information

Experience managing teams of lawyers and non-lawyers with a focus on using technology to improve efficiency

Preferred

Experience analyzing and advising on U.S. conflicts rules, Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and related guidance, a plus

Knowledge of industry conflict software (e.g.: Intapp), prior experience deploying new conflicts software as a business stakeholder, and intake systems a plus

Company

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has a nationwide team of more than 750 attorneys who are trusted advisers to some of the world's leading businesses—including many in the Fortune 500—as well as institutions, associations, governments, professional firms and individuals.

Founded in 1908

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees