Duane Morris LLP · 1 day ago
Conflicts and Business Intake Compliance Counsel
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expDuane Morris LLP is a global law firm with over 900 attorneys, seeking a Conflicts and Business Intake Compliance Counsel. The role involves identifying and resolving conflicts of interest related to new business intake and hiring, providing legal and operational support to the Office of General Counsel, and advising on compliance and risk management strategies.
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Responsibilities
Perform initial review of conflicts reports requested by firm attorneys, identify actual and potential conflicts of interest and coordinate resolution of conflicts among all involved parties
Advise the firm and its attorneys regarding the appropriate form and terms of engagement letters for use in documenting new engagements and counseling and assisting attorneys on drafting such letters as needed
Approve engagement letter drafts prior to distribution to clients and assist with drafting waivers for inclusion in engagement letters or separate letters as required
Monitor compliance with new business intake instructions and requirements, such as the completion and execution of appropriate engagement letters and any necessary waivers, implementation of ethical screens where necessary and assessment of intake risk by the firm
Act as a resource in assisting firm attorneys in understanding conflicts of interest and managing conflicts and new business intake in an appropriate manner, including participation in firm presentations and training programs as needed
Review conflicts reports for incoming lateral lawyers, new lawyers and legal support staff and take necessary action to clear actual and potential conflicts of interest, including interfacing with candidates where necessary to obtain further information about their work
Provide legal advice to the firm and its personnel regarding various professional responsibility and risk management matters as required by the Office of General Counsel
Tasks may include development and updating of firm policies and forms for internal use; reviewing and providing legal advice regarding client Outside Counsel Guidelines and vendor contracts; maintaining and updating terms of engagement letters, waiver letters and related documents based on changes in the law and firm practice; assisting in development of strategies and methodologies for identifying, managing, and resolving conflicts of interest and assessing client and matter fit; and developing and/or conducting internal conflicts training for the firm’s lawyers and staff
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree
Member of the State Bar in good standing in Duane Morris office where candidate will sit
Minimum 4 years' experience as a practicing lawyer in a business law firm environment and/or prior experience as a conflicts attorney in a law firm setting
Preferred
Adheres to highest ethical standards for behavior
Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to permit effective communication in person, by e-mail and telephone with a diverse group of lawyers and staff
Ability to recognize actual and potential conflicts of interest under applicable professional standards, other issues that could be viewed as conflicts of interest from an ethical and/or business perspective, and effectively discussing and resolving such issues with the lawyers and staff involved
Prior experience as a conflicts attorney, or experience in legal ethics, conflicts analysis and/or review, representation of law firms and the like
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
401k and Pension Plan
20 vacations days, 11 paid holidays
Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
Company
Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today's legal and business challenges.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.6M2018-06-05Series Unknown· $13.6M
Leadership Team
Alex Karasik
Partner
Damon Vocke
Partner, Head of Corporate & Regulatory Insurance Litigation
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