Conflicts Attorney (KCM)

Stinson Leonard Street•Parkville, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the General Counsel of the Firm and supports critical ethics and risk management operations of the firm. The incumbent conducts conflicts analysis for new hires and new business in addition to supporting various legal compliance and professional responsibility activities conducted by Firm Counsel (General Counsel and Assistant General Counsels).

Requirements

Juris Doctor required.
Active bar license in jurisdiction where located.
3 years of experience in a law or other professional service firm.
Experience with legal and corporate research through Lexis/Westlaw and other systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Law Firm experience preferred.
Knowledge of applicable jurisdiction's Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly those rules governing conflicts of interest.
Experience identifying and clearing conflicts, drafting conflict waivers, and preparing ethical wall memoranda.
Experience with conflicts systems such as Intapp Conflicts AI, Intapp Open or Elite.

Responsibilities

Analyzes new hire and new business conflicts search results and works with lawyers and staff to resolve potential conflicts.
Drafts conflict waivers and ethical walls.
Maintains files of conflict waivers and ethical walls.
Supports the legal compliance activities led by Firm Counsel.
Conducts research and reports on ethics and risk management topics as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.