Philadelphia, PA, 19133, USA
17 hours ago
Conflicts Attorney
Job Description Insight Global is seeking a seasoned Conflicts Attorney to remotely join the team of an AM 100 law firm. The Conflicts Attorney reviews, interprets and analyzes conflict of interest reports to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest. These conflict reports pertain to prospective and new clients and matters as well as clients and matters of potential lateral candidates. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for drafting waivers, reviewing and drafting engagement letter provisions, reviewing outside counsel guidelines and client contracts, implementing ethical walls, and other tasks and projects as needed. Essential Functions Review and analyze conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist in resolving them. Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and firm management in resolving same. Provide clear and concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for conflict resolution. Conduct online research and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to identify relevant information about potential representations. Discuss conflict and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Intake Analysts, and others at the firm to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Exercise discretion and professional independent judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest. Draft engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are opened. Review language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver letters and non-standard engagement letters to ensure that they are acceptable and adequately address conflict concerns and related risk issues. Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant attorneys to appropriately address deviations. Identify the need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the firm’s processes for implementing walls. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which Blank Rome maintains offices, and jurisdictional differences in all states and practice areas in which Blank Rome conducts business. Perform legal research as needed to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Train new conflicts team members in conflicts processes and procedures as needed. Maintain the integrity of the firm’s conflicts database. Assist with special projects relating to risk management and compliance as they may arise. Candidates MUST reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, or VA. Compensation: $150K to $180K per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are provided. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements -Must hold a JD and be barred in a US jurisdiction -3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance. -Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a conflicts role in a conflicts department. Candidates should be able to clear laterals, review non-standard engagement letters, draft waivers, and review outside counsel guidelines. -Intapp Open experience is ideal, but a plus.
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