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Dentons · 1 week ago

Conflicts Attorney

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a Conflicts Attorney who will support personnel throughout the Firm and US Region. The role involves reviewing and analyzing conflicts related to the acceptance of new clients and matters, ensuring compliance and integrity in conflict management.

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Responsibilities

Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of all firm new business to identify legal and business conflicts of interest
Utilize available internal and external databases to review and analyze conflicts of interest reports with respect to clients, matters and prospective business
Facilitate resolution of potential conflicts issues for lawyer’s firm wide
Advise as to necessary waivers. Assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters or other documentation for Partner review and/or submission to clients
Proactively communicate with department leadership on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues
Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest
Investigate and resolve erroneous, outdated or otherwise incomplete data on conflicts reports to maintain integrity of information in firm conflicts databases and other records
These duties may be ongoing or ad hoc in nature
Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position

Qualification

Legal research skillsConflicts experienceJD degreeIntapp software knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsAttention to detail

Required

Ideal candidate should have a JD and must be licensed to practice law with at least 2 years' conflicts experience in a law firm
Strong oral and written communication skills required
Ability to collaborate productively with firm personnel at all levels
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency, and quality
Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome
Strong legal research skills
Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks where appropriate and ensuring complete 'follow through' on outstanding issues
Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law

Preferred

Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall and business intake software a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Profit sharing
Short-term/long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonuses

Company

Dentons

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H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amber Warren
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