Conflicts Counsel

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Conflicts Counsel

The candidate will advise Firm attorneys and staff regarding conflict of interest issues associated with new matters and lateral attorney/paralegal candidates. Educate Firm attorneys and staff regarding policies and procedures relating to conflicts and business intake issues. Assist department leadership in the coordination of daily workflow to ensure that performance of staff is meeting the needs of the attorneys. Assist department leadership in establishing new methods and standards for searching and analysis of all conflicts of interest searches performed by the department, monitoring for consistency, accuracy and thoroughness. Support training of new hires. Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda. Communicate directly with Firm attorneys and clients to draft and negotiate engagement letters and conflict waiver letters. Support Firm's Business Acceptance Unit. Assist department leadership as needed. Keep abreast and informed of current rules, law and business issues that may impact Firm attorneys. Have substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct, regulatory schemes governing attorneys across numerous states and legal ethics issues. Available to address the Firm's global needs across multiple time zones - including evenings and weekends. Other duties as necessitated by the business. Law degree from an accredited law school. Active Bar license in good standing in a state where the firm maintains an office. Must have 5+ years of law firm experience, specifically in conflicts, risk management or insurance coverage. Experience in conflict identification and clearance is needed.

Company info

Clyde & Co LLP
7251 W Lake Mead Boulevard Suite 430
Las Vegas
Nevada
United States 89128
Phone : 725 248 2900
Website : https://www.clydeco.com