Conflicts Attorney

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Conflicts Attorney

The candidate will review, interpret and analyze conflict of interest reports to identify and resolve conflicts of interest. These conflict reports will pertain to new clients and new matters, as well as lateral candidates.Will also be responsible for drafting waivers, reviewing and drafting engagement letter provisions, reviewing outside counsel guidelines, implementing ethical walls and other projects as needed. Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners/Associates in resolving them. Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving same. Provide concise and complete summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution. Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations. Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etc. to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Exercise discretion and professional independent judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest. Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are opened. Review language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issues. Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the firm's engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to appropriately address deviations. Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm's processes for implementing walls. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which firm maintains offices, and jurisdictional differences in all states and practice areas in which firm conducts business. Perform legal research as needed to resolve potential conflict of interest situations. Train new conflicts team members in conflicts processes and procedures as needed. Participate in maintaining the integrity of the conflicts database, which contains confidential information about Firm clients and all related parties to specific matters, as well as information regarding lateral candidates. Must have and maintain internet access and ability to work remotely after hours as emergencies and other business needs arise. Assist with special projects relating to risk management and compliance as they may arise. Should have a Law degree from an accredited law school and active Bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing. Must have 5+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance. Experience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firm is required. Experience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interest is needed. Experience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firms is essential. Experience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.) preferred. Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systems desired. Ability to supervise the work of Conflicts Analysts and train them as to system use, workflow and procedure needed.

Company info

Blank Rome LLP
Watergate 600 New Hampshire Avenue N.W.
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20037
Website : http://www.blankrome.com