Senior Conflicts Attorney (New York)

Our team has partnered with an award-winning law firm that seeks to strengthen its Conflicts Department with a senior-level resource. The ideal candidate would oversee the review, identification, analysis, and resolution of potential conflicts issues concerning clients, matters, and incoming lawyers firm-wide. Working closely with internal stakeholders to implement and maintain screening requirements and conflicts with department policies and procedures. The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded for individual merit-based performance.

Position:

Senior Conflicts Attorney Location : New York, NY Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary : $165,000 - $210,000

Responsibilities

Review conflict reports prepared for matters worldwide; identify potential conflicts of interest issues under the New York rules and potential business conflict issues; provide detailed analysis and advice directly to relevant attorneys. Escalate potential issues to the partners and/or General Counsel’s Office and assist in obtaining any necessary waivers. Work with conflicts analysts on conflicts due diligence and clearing for potential and incoming laterals; identify potential conflicts of interest issues; provide detailed analysis and advice directly to involved partners. Answer queries from professional staff across the firm, including, for example, secretarial staff and Business Development professionals, concerning conflict checks and processes.

Requirements JD and previous Conflicts experience are required. Review conflict reports prepared for matters worldwide; identify potential conflicts of interest issues under the New York rules and potential business conflict issues; provide detailed analysis and advice. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a working knowledge of the rules of professional conduct. Successful candidates demonstrate sound judgment and intellectual curiosity and can work well under pressure. Candidates must also adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload.