Conflicts Attorney

POSITION: Conflicts Attorney

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

COMPENSATION: $140,000 to $185,000

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Conflicts Attorney | Global Law Firm | Chicago, IL Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 200 law firm client is hiring an experienced Conflicts Attorney for their Chicago office. Conflicts Attorney is a member of the Conflicts & Business Intake Department.

This role includes the identification, analysis, and resolution of potential ethical and business conflicts of interest. In doing so, this role ensures the firm maintains ethical standards in accordance with professional responsibility rules and firm policies. This position works closely with Conflicts Counsel and Director of Conflicts Services and Business Intake.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review conflicts reports and further summarize issues that require further actions.
• Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest issues under applicable professional responsibility rules and firm policies
• Detail the actions required for requesting and affected partners, occasionally escalating to firm counsel
• Draft and edit waiver language in coordination with attorneys and firm counsel
• Oversee the conflicts clearance for lateral partner and associate hires.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Law degree from an accredited law school and an active Illinois bar license required
• 2+ years of conflicts, risk, or compliance experience in a mid-large law firm
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility rules (e.g. ABA Model Rules, applicable U.S. State and Federal, and international bar ethics)
• Experience reviewing conflicts reports involving corporate structures, related entities, and prior representations
• Experience using conflicts software (Intapp), xrczosw research tools (D&B, CapIQ), etc.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities