Plona Partners · 1 day ago
Conflicts Attorney (AmLaw100)
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expPlona Partners is an AmLaw100 law firm seeking a Conflicts Attorney to manage and resolve conflict of interest issues. The role involves reviewing business conflict reports, conducting research, and drafting engagement letters while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners/Associates in resolving them
Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving same
Provide concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution
Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations
Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etc. to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest
Exercise discretion and independent professional judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest
Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are opened
Review language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issues
Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to appropriately address deviations
Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm’s processes for implementing walls
Qualification
Required
3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance
Law degree from an accredited law school
Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing
Experience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firm
Experience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interest
Experience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firms
Experience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.)
Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systems
Ability to supervise the work of Conflicts Analysts and train them as to system use, workflow and procedure
Company
Plona Partners
Plona Partners is a boutique legal recruiting firm privileged to be positioned with one of the most high-quality, diverse, and specialized talent networks in the world of law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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