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Husch Blackwell · 1 day ago

Conflicts Counsel

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$131K/yr - $268K/yr

3+ years exp

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm committed to diversity and inclusion. The Conflicts Counsel will collaborate with various departments to identify and resolve conflicts of interest related to new and existing business, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and maintaining accurate records.

Law EnforcementLegalService Industry

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Kelli Watson, MHRM, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the technologies that support the daily operations of the Conflicts department, including but not limited to Intapp Open and Intapp Terms

Serves as a resource for conflicts analysts regarding the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, and communication to attorneys and staff regarding same

Discusses conflict of interest issues with attorneys, analysts, business intake, other support staff, and firm leadership to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest, while maintaining objectivity and professional independence

Reviews requests submitted to the Conflicts Department to provide a concise and complete evaluation of potential conflict issues along with communicating and executing steps for resolution of conflicts issues or potential issues, and documents same

Drafts and reviews language in waiver and engagement letters to ensure that it adequately addresses conflicts issues and are executed by those with appropriate authority. Reviews existing conflict waivers from clients for applicability to a new conflict of interest with that client

Makes requests and recommendations related to the implementation of ethical walls

Develops and maintains knowledge of legal ethics, case law, and professional responsibility rules related to conflicts of interest, as well as relevant procedures, policies, and practices of the firm related to conflicts, risk, and ethics issues

Reviews client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations from the Firm’s policies. Works with billing and relationship Partners to appropriately address deviations

Assists with the review and clearance of new hire candidates, including complete conflicts analysis and resolution, drafting engagement agreements and waivers as needed, communicating with recruiting and firm leadership regarding the status of conflicts issues for a candidate, and providing training to a new lateral partner hire

Reviews outside counsel guidelines and works with partners to prepare responses to clients that align with firm needs and requirements. Assists in the maintenance and documentation of clients’ agreements within our conflicts software and databases

Assists Client Development team and partners in reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposals and similar business opportunities

Prepares and delivers trainings for Conflicts team as well as firm attorneys and staff on topics related to conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility. Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorIntapp OpenIntapp TermsConflicts experienceMicrosoft OfficeLegal ethics knowledgeAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Juris Doctor and active law license in the U.S. in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides

Three or more years of direct, full-time conflicts experience at a large law firm required

Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required

Ability to identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and to recommend and implement solutions

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to track, manage, and effectively prioritize numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests

Strong writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate in an effective manner, particularly with respect to summarizing and simplifying complex or numerous conflicts issues

Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations on occasion as needed

Preferred

Experience with on-line reference materials and Boolean searching techniques preferred

Experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses

An employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

And more

Company

Husch Blackwell

Glassdoor4.2

An industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London.

Founded in 1916

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.huschblackwell.com/

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