Fantastic opportunity to join one of the world's leading global law firms as an internal Conflicts Attorney. This role can be performed hybrid, with 3 days in the office per week required.
This role sits in the firm's internal Risk and Compliance department and will be primarily responsible for provide advice and guidance in the areas of conflicts of interest, and other compliance requirements arising from relevant jurisdictional regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and analyze conflicts of interest issues arising from potential and existing matters.
- Answer questions from partners, associates and staff at all levels across the firm regarding relevant US law, regulations and firm policies pertaining to conflicts of interest, ethics and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewing and analyzing conflicts of interest issues with respect to new business and incoming lateral hires.
- Drafting waivers and consent language required in the resolution of conflicts of interest issues.
- Assist with the development, administration, monitoring and maintenance of firm risk and compliance policies and procedures.
- Deliver risk training in the US to meet local needs and as part of firm wide programs.
- Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessment on new clients.
- Conduct other conflicts and compliance research, projects and auditing, as necessary.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- JD required. Preferably admitted in MA, NY, TX, CA or DC
- At least 2 years conflicts of interest experience within a large global law firm environment is essential.
- Must have hands on experience with Intapp or a similar industry standard tool
For more information, please contact paul.mcguinness@jcwresourcing.com.
