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Goodwin · 4 weeks ago

Sr. Manager, Conflicts Attorney - West Coast

Los Angeles

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $215K/yr

7+ years exp

Goodwin Procter LLP is a leading law firm that partners with successful investors and entrepreneurs across various industries. The Sr. Manager, Conflicts Attorney is responsible for managing firm-wide conflicts review and clearance processes, overseeing the Conflicts Analysts and Attorneys, and providing training and education related to conflicts management.

Intellectual PropertyLaw EnforcementLegalLife ScienceReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day processing of various types of conflict checks (new clients, new matters, pitches, etc), to ensure that requests are being handled properly and with prompt turn-around time. This includes managing the Intapp conflict check queue and email requests, in coordination with the Conflicts Department’s East Coast and Europe & Asia teams

Lead and manage the West Coast team to ensure that they handle firm-wide responsibilities effectively

Recruit, train, and quality control the work-product of the members of the West Coast team

Collaborate with the Managing Director to formulate, document, and execute strategic plans and procedures related to business intake and conflict-of-interest analysis/resolution to ensure proper conflict management

Develop and implement action plans for members of the West Coast team to ensure standardization and understanding of processes and procedures associated with conflict identification and resolution

Oversee collection and maintenance of documentation to comply with risk management requirements related to client/matter intake and comprehensive recordkeeping on all new engagements

Oversee the execution of the firm’s ethical wall processes and procedures

Participate in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assist with various firm and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned

Maintain knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies impacting the business intake and conflicts group

Conduct legal research on conflict-of-interest issues to assist in determining conflict resolution strategy

Qualification

Business intake processesConflicts managementProject managementIntapp softwareLegal researchAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

ABA-accredited JD preferred

7+ years of business intake and conflicts management experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred

Prior experience using automated conflicts and/or workflow system

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people in a professional manner

Ability to lead and manage. Provide appropriate level of direction and guidance to staff, delegate work effectively and support effective feedback culture

Take ownership of the work product of the Department to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved. Able to balance needs of multiple clients at the same time

Display solution-oriented approach to client service. Able to develop options and recommend solutions for clients

Strong project management skills & attention to detail

Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking and business intake software a plus

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition and reward programs

Employee wellness and assistance programs

Employee discounts and perks

Company

Goodwin

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Goodwin is a global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in its offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Founded in 1912

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.goodwinprocter.com

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