Zerega Consulting ยท 2 days ago
Attorney
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expZerega Consulting is representing a notable national AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts Clearing team. This role is critical in supporting new business intake and managing conflict resolution while protecting the organization and its clients from adversity and risk.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Victoria Richardson
Responsibilities
Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of attorneys
Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest
Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve conflicts
Obtain accurate due diligence information required to process new clients and matters
Draft and analyze engagement letters and scope letters
Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest
Ensure all new clients and matters are processed accurately and in compliance with internal policies
Consult with Finance or Legal teams as needed to process new business requests
Respond to questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and internal policies
Erect and maintain ethical walls and legal screens when required
Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law related to conflicts of interest
Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve potential conflicts
Maintain shared documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the organization has an office
Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably within a large law firm environment
Preferred
Prior experience in conflicts of interest, professional responsibility, or new business intake strongly preferred
Company
Zerega Consulting
At Zerega Consulting, we boast the finest talent in the legal recruitment industry.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Gleber Thornburg
Chief Operating Officer
Wendi Fairchild, SHRM-CP
Chief Talent Officer
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