Senior Conflicts Attorney

MWE•Chicago, IL

12d•$167,000 - $214,000•Onsite

About The Position

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with over 1,700 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. They are recognized as a top workplace and certified by Great Place to Work. The firm focuses on accelerating careers and supporting employees both in and outside of the office. They emphasize a culture where everyone belongs, values diverse perspectives, and supports employee well-being through a comprehensive benefits program. They also offer competitive compensation packages.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
At least seven (7) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of time entry and conflict of interest databases
Knowledge of legal research tools and databases
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly

Responsibilities

Lead the conflict resolution process for complex and high impact matters.
Ensure new matters and attorney hires are compliant with the firm’s conflicts and risk management policies and procedures.
Work with senior firm leadership to review all escalated conflicts matters.
Collaborate with senior leadership and serve as the departmental liaison to clear escalated conflicts issues.
Lead the conflicts clearance process for complex and sensitive matters; serves as a point of contact for the Conflicts Attorneys for all escalated matters.
Conduct conflict analysis on new firm business and lateral hires.
Prepare, audit, and present conflict reports to attorneys to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Consult with partners, Professional Responsibility Committee, and Information Governance to create and maintain effective screening restrictions.
Review engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to ensure firm-wide compliance.
Perform legal research, including review of case law and jurisdictional issues related to conflicts clearance, lateral hiring, ethical walls, and related issues.
Assist the Director of Conflicts and Client Intake with overseeing the Conflicts Attorneys team’s workflow and training.
Lead the training and onboarding of Conflicts Attorneys.