Conflicts Counsel

DLA Piper • Short Hills, NJ

83d • $127,262 - $202,352 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Counsel will advise and assist the firm's attorneys and staff in connection with the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest. This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• JD
• 3 years' experience in law firm or in-house legal department. Prior experience in conflicts resolution or law firm risk management in a large law firm environment highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and current state of legal ethics issues.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required to communicate complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with partners, associates, and firm staff on a regular basis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work and numerous matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours when needed and to travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Advises firm attorneys and staff regarding conflict of interest issues associated with new clients and matters and efficacy and integrity of ethical walls.
• Analyzes prospective legal matters across every practice group to identify conflicts of interest.
• Serves as an escalation point for the Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake teams, advising them regarding conflicts of interest and appropriate resolution, including, but not limited to, closed client and former lateral client references and affiliate questions.
• Drafts and reviews engagement terms, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda.
• Supports the onboarding of lateral attorney/paralegal candidates, as necessary.
• Works as part of a team with Office of General Counsel attorneys, and Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake staff members.
• Identifies and analyzes conflict of interest issues and recommends responses thereto.
• Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Tracks, manages, and effectively prioritizes numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests.
• Provides leadership to and manages a team of business professionals to include coaching, mentoring and professional development. Responsible for providing performance feedback on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees