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Company

Dentons · 8 hours ago

Lateral Conflicts Attorney

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Merritt Gibbs

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Responsibilities

Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of conflicts information provided by lateral candidate(s).

Identify potential conflict issues and provide conflict resolutions.

Utilize available internal and external databases to review and analyze conflicts of interest reports with respect to conflicts information provided by a prospective incoming lateral(s).

Facilitate resolution of potential conflicts issues for incoming portable work identified by a lateral candidate(s).

Advise as to necessary waivers. Assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters or other documentation for Partner reviews.

Proactively communicate with department leadership teams on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues.

Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions in order to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest.

Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Qualification

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Licensed to practice lawLegal experienceConflicts analysisCustomer/client facing skillsLegal research skillsIntapp conflict checkingEthical wall softwareBusiness intake software

Required

JD and must be licensed to practice law

at least 3 years of legal experience

Prior experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work productively with firm personnel at all levels

Able to demonstrate excellent customer/client facing skills

Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills

Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency and quality

Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome

Strong legal research skills

Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks where appropriate and ensuring complete 'follow through' on outstanding issues

Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law

Preferred

Experience with conflicts analysis strongly preferred but not required

Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall and business intake software a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Profit sharing

Short-term/long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Company

Dentons

Dentons is a global law firm driven to provide you with the competitive edge in an increasingly complex

Founded in 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.dentons.com

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