Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP · 16 hours ago
Senior Conflicts Attorney
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm known for its commitment to clients. The Senior Conflicts Attorney will work closely with the Conflicts team to identify, research, and resolve potential conflicts of interest and risk management issues, ensuring ethical compliance and best practices across various matters.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Review, identify and advise Firm attorneys, staff, and incoming professionals on conflicts of interest issues and appropriate resolutions; and possess and maintain knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct in the US generally and California specifically
Handle lateral conflicts clearances, including identifying and appropriately resolving all conflicts issues, assisting with onboarding new hires, working with candidates to obtain additional information as needed, and communicating with appropriate department chairs and the General Counsel’s office regarding appropriate resolutions
Serve as a point of contact in handling the resolution of escalated conflicts and intake issues
Assist with training other members of the Conflicts Department, including assisting with creating written training materials, developing best practices and procedures, and ensuring standardized results across the Department
Assist with the formulation, documentation, and execution of strategic plans and procedures related to business intake and conflict-of-interest analysis/resolution to ensure proper conflict management
Work with Firm professionals and the General Counsel’s office to review, draft, negotiate, and ultimately finalize waiver letters, disclosures, and engagement agreements and termination letters on matter-by-matter basis
Communicate with and advise professionals, secretaries and other Firm personnel on established Firm policies and Procedures related to conflicts
Consult on procedural issues concerning Firm policies that affect the Conflicts Department
Propose conflicts and other relevant language for RFP responses
Review and revise outside counsel guidelines and similar policies and contracts received from Firm clients, and provide direction and options regarding items of concern, including working with Firm attorneys regarding compliance with such terms
Confirm need for and create ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters as part of conflict clearing process
Conduct advanced level research projects on corporate affiliations and corporate relatedness
Prioritize requests and coordinate with other team members as appropriate to maintain appropriate flow of priority requests
Handle special projects, including research projects, at the direction of the General Counsel’s office
All other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
JD degree required
Must be currently licensed in good standing in a firm-approved U.S. state
Member of state bar in the corresponding state in which work is performed
Minimum of five (5) years law firm experience at an AmLaw 100 firm clearing and resolving new business conflict issues required, with a minimum of four (4) years experience handling lateral conflicts clearances
Effective and succinct oral communication and clear and concise written communication
Effective analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
Experience with legal ethics and privilege issues
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
Commitment to exceptional internal and external client service
Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills
Must be able to learn new software programs as needed
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Must be able to communicate effectively with all Firm constituents
Strong Outlook, Excel and Word skills required
Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in-office) team environment
Preferred
Experience with Intapp is a plus
Prior experience with resolving conflicts for bankruptcy matters a plus
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.
Company
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