Business Intake Legal Analyst - Lateral Intake

Hunton & Williams - Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Business Intake Legal Analyst-Lateral Intake. This position supports the Business Intake function by identifying and resolving conflict of interest and/or client relations issues associated with processing new clients or matters and lateral hires. Manages the collection and analysis of information used to assess and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Designs and Implements resolution of certain conflicts independently and in conjunction with Business Intake Lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provides Lateral Recruiting and sponsoring partners with guidance and assistance in connection with addressing and resolving conflicts arising out of lateral lawyer candidates' client work.
• Reviews and analyzes Outside Counsel Guidelines and other client generated documents associated with lateral lawyer candidates' clients, for compliance with ethical rules and firm policies.
• Notifies appropriate attorneys when Outside Counsel Guidelines include terms that are inconsistent with firm policy or otherwise unacceptable.
• Coordinates the review of Outside Counsel Guidelines with appropriate firm leadership, as may be necessary, as well with other administrative departments such as Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Office of General Counsel, and Information Technology.
• When requested, drafts proposed correspondence for attorneys to send clients to modify client-generated terms.
• Reviews, identifies, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve new business conflicts as well as professional and firm risk management issues arising from lateral lawyer candidates' new business and/or conflict search requests.
• Takes ownership of assigned conflicts matters and ensures completion of the analysis in coordination with Business Intake Lawyers.
• Analyzes legal sufficiency of information provided by lateral lawyer candidates about clients, matters and parties, and scope of services to be provided to the client(s).
• Manages the collection, supplementation, and verification of information necessary for analyzing and resolving issues pertaining to conflicts.
• Coordinates with sponsoring attorneys, firm staff and the lateral lawyer candidates in gathering data sufficient to resolve client identity and conflicts issues as they are identified.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Minimum of three years business, legal, or equivalent experience preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization.
• Active bar license preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong commitment to client service excellence and teamwork.
• Must possess the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Must act as catalyst for change, drive and own results.
• Creative and innovative.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse group of professionals.
• Sound judgment and flexibility.
• Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
• Visual acuity needed to process and read extensive written communications.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication.