Conflicts Attorney

Stoel Rives

2d • Remote

About The Position

Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Attorney. This position is part of a team that provides conflict of interest analysis and guidance in support the firm’s centralized conflict clearing process. Although principally responsible for new business and new talent conflicts clearance, Conflicts Attorneys may also be involved in conflicts clearance relating to responses to RFPs and external publications. The position requires solid analytical skills, sound judgment, a thorough understanding of the conflict of interest rules, clear written and oral communications, and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines. In addition to a solid understanding of the rules relating to conflicts of interest, the Conflicts Attorney role requires familiarity with standard conflicts search strategy and corresponding software.

Requirements

• Solid analytical skills
• Sound judgment
• Thorough understanding of the conflict of interest rules
• Clear written and oral communications
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Familiarity with standard conflicts search strategy and corresponding software
• Juris Doctor degree
• Bar membership in the jurisdiction of at least one Firm office location
• Ability to utilize Firm resources to provide timely and thorough responses to all incoming conflict inquiries
• Ability to produce high quality work consistent with conflict clearance goals
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to listen and respond to all inquiries in a professional and sensitive manner
• Ability to navigate various communication styles to effectively deliver analysis and give advice that is informed, objective, and succinct
• Ability to handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Experience with conflicts of interest analysis or related risk management initiatives
• Familiarity with Intapp Open

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflict reports for new business and potential new hires and communicate results to effectively reach resolution on conflict requests and document all outcomes.
• Exercise judgment to escalate to Firm Counsel and the Director of Business Intake and Conflicts any uncertain or unusual conflict situations, as appropriate.
• Draft consent letters as requested by firm attorneys.
• Work with the Business Intake Department as needed to construct, monitor, and disable ethical walls.
• Recommend process/service improvements, solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy to better meet the needs of both internal and external clients.
• Ensure that services are delivered effectively and efficiently by working collaboratively with firm leadership, practice groups, and other departments; ensure compliance with conflicts related Firm policies and procedures; assist in the development of department procedures and processes; and attend regular staff meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Paid family & medical leave
• Competitive PTO
• Remote work options
• Competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options
• Generous firm-contributed health savings account
• Pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office
• Annual contribution into the employee's retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree