Conflicts Attorney

POSTION SUMMARY

The Conflicts Attorney is a member of the Conflicts & Business Intake Department. This role includes the identification, analysis, and resolution of potential ethical and business conflicts of interest. *In doing so, this role ensures the firm maintains ethical standards in accordance with professional responsibility rules and firm policies.* This position works closely with Conflicts Counsel and Director of Conflicts Services and Business Intake.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review conflicts reports and further summarize issues that require further actions.
• Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest issues under applicable professional responsibility rules and firm policies.
• Detail the actions required for requesting and affected partners, occasionally escalating to firm counsel.
• Draft and edit waiver language in coordination with attorneys and firm counsel.
• Oversee the conflicts clearance for lateral partner and associate hires.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree from an accredited law school and an active Illinois bar license required.
• 2+ years of conflicts, risk, or compliance experience in a mid-large law firm.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility rules (e.g. ABA Model Rules, applicable U.S. State and Federal, and international bar ethics).
• Experience reviewing conflicts reports involving corporate structures, related entities, and prior representations.
• Experience using conflicts software (Intapp), research tools (D&B, CapIQ), etc.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individuals race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.