Caring for complex conflicts of interest is the core of this attorney position, which involves analyzing new business, firm lateral hires, and advising lawyers on ethical issues. The role suits a dynamic legal professional who can independently research, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with ethical standards and firm policies.
Responsibilities
Independently analyze conflicts of interest on new business, firm lateral hires, and merger candidates
Resolve issues that arise in such matters with little to no supervision, including drafting waivers and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening
Resolve conflicts issues related to firm lateral hires
Manage a large conflicts workload with little to no supervision
Manage, prioritize, and meet deadlines with little to no supervision
Manage sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics
Provide training on conflicts issues
Lead small projects
Coordinate workload coverage
Provide backup to department Directors when needed
Act as a strategic legal advisor to firm lawyers on complex and sensitive conflicts of interest issues
Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from firm lawyers, managers, claims counsel and various firm committees
Analyze complex factual situations and spot issues where problems might occur
Draft complex waivers, engagement and joint representation letters in final format
Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers
Perform other related legal work as needed
Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the Firm's attendance expectations
Requirements
Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law
Strong database skills
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing across the firm’s U.S. and international offices; timely with information
Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of different rules and principles to use in making a choice of law, including risk analysis
Effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture
Arrive at good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
Thorough understanding of a wide range of legal matters, including an understanding of the parties and their respective roles in transactions and litigation, knowledge of litigation procedures such as depositions, subpoenas, role of co-defendants and comparative fault
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Solid understanding of business organizations and financing concepts
Ability to think creatively about solutions to issues raised
High attention to detail
Use time effectively and efficiently, concentrating on the more important priorities and can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal
Minimal supervision needed when working on independent assignments
Understand and respect the need for teamwork within the department and firm; follow procedures established to facilitate teamwork, including with personnel in international offices
Accept and convey decisions of Firm and Department Management in a professional manner
Relate well to all kinds of people, up, down, lateral, inside, and outside the organization; build constructive and effective relationships
Proven ability to be responsible for and capably resolve conflicts of interest issues for challenging personalities and groups/offices
Thorough and complete understanding of the lateral hire process
Juris Doctorate and a minimum of five (5) years of practice experience and equivalent senior level conflict/ethics experience
Active member in good standing in any jurisdiction
Strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility
Demonstrated success in a stressful environment
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of the office out of which they will be based and the state in which they reside
Must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents for purposes of complying with Export Control laws
Nice to have:
Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes
Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships
Experience with legal research and writing, ability to independently manage multiple tasks of varying importance
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
Personal medical and parental leave
Up to ten paid holidays
Family care benefits
Important Details
Locations: Colorado; Illinois; New York; Washington state; Washington, D.C.
About the Company
Ashurst Perkins Coie is a law firm that seeks to fill this position.
