Hire Counsel · 3 hours ago
Conflicts Attorneys
Hire Counsel is working with a major, international law firm seeking exceptional International Conflicts Attorneys. The role involves the identification, review, analysis, and reconciliation of conflicts of interest related to incoming legal personnel and advising the firm on potential conflicts related to new clients and matters.
Responsibilities
Assist in the identification, resolution, and clearance of potential and actual conflicts of interest as they relate to new hires of lateral legal personnel and, also, firm new business
Consult with the Director of Conflict Services and the General Counsel’s Office, as necessary, to facilitate clearance and approval regarding all potential and actual conflicts of interest
Follow up with appropriate lawyers and/or firm personnel, as required, to perform any and all of the above functions, including, but not limited to, obtaining conflicts clearances, waivers, outside counsel guidelines, and engagement letters
Generate and maintain conflict waivers in furtherance of conflict resolution for use at all levels of the firm
Review client outside counsel guidelines and assist with the firm’s compliance with them, as necessary
Assist in the implementation of ethical walls, as necessary
Assist in the training of new Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Coordinators concerning the Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited institution is required
Good standing admission to a state bar is required
At least two (2) years (2+ yrs.) of demonstrated legal conflicts of interest researching, identification, and resolution experience in the Conflicts Department of a major law firm or financial institution is required
Exceptional working knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct across firm jurisdictions is required
Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile potential and actual conflicts of interest in a major law firm is required
Specific expertise tracing private equity interests, private investment fund interests, and corporate transactions involvements to their sources
Specific expertise dealing with all conflicts issues attendant upon mergers and acquisitions
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
Demonstrated ability to initiate, follow through, and complete time sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced global law firm environment is required
Demonstrated excellent oral and written business communication skills necessary to interact with partners, counsel, associates, and other firm personnel across the firm's international offices are required
Attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills are required
Preferred
Experience analyzing conflicts for complex transactional matters in relation to lateral partners and other legal personnel candidates is strongly preferred
Benefits
Bonus and Benefits Information is available from the employer.
Company
Hire Counsel
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