Conflicts Attorney (Lateral Recruitment Focus)

Reporting to

Heads of Conflicts

Key internal relationships

• The New Business Intake ("NBI") team, consisting of a network of analysts and attorneys in the US, the UK and Australia
• Chief New Business & Enterprise Risk Officer
• Head of Partner Recruitment and Integration, US
• The Matter Management, Financial Crimes, and Operational Excellence teams within the NBE&R umbrella
• Business Development and In House Counsel ("IHC") teams
• US General Counsel (also the Money Laundering Compliance Officer)
• Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship Partners and the Conflicts Partners
• Partners, fee-earners

Responsibilities

• Time will be split between general conflicts clearance and supporting lateral conflicts clearance, onboarding, client transfers, and matter openings for lateral partners and other new hires
• Work closely with recruiting, business development, practice leadership, and administrative teams to help facilitate smooth intake and transition processes
• Review incoming conflict check submission forms, review conflicts and identify potential issues, conduct external research as needed
• Communicate effectively with lateral candidates about potential conflicts; liaise with practice group and sector leads to assess the lateral candidate’s client portfolio within the context of the Firm’s strategic growth priorities
• Provide assistance, support, and analysis to the firm on a range of compliance topics centered on conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence processes
• Assess potential new clients and matters for the firm in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules, and relevant domestic and overseas regulatory requirements; collaborate with or escalate issues to the Financial Crime team where appropriate
• Familiarity with Intapp Open software is a plus
• Consult with and advise Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on legal and ethical questions under US law as needed, serving as an escalation point for more complex clearances
• Review and provide guidance on conflicts provisions in engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and requests for proposal; draft conflict of interest waivers as appropriate
• Contribute to establishing, updating, and implement risk management policies, controls, and procedures in coordination with the NBE&R team, the IHC team, and other firm stakeholders
• Conduct research and provide support to partners, fee-earners, and business services teams on applicable rules of professional conduct, applicable legislation, regulations, and firm policies relating to ethics, regulatory compliance, and new business acceptance matters
• Assist with monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape in which the firm operates, particularly changes affecting new and existing clients; provide support to the team and other firm stakeholders in adapting policies and procedures as appropriate
• Support information barrier processes, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions
• Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of new intake software, processes, and strategic projects
• Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role
• Maintain accurate records in conflicts and intake systems
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Admitted as an Attorney in New York or another US State
• Prior experience in conflicts of interests and/or professional development or human resources in a law firm context is preferred but not essential; full training on the firm systems and policies will be provided
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of risk in a law firm environment
• Must demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness commensurate with handling confidential and sensitive material
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize multiple deadlines
• Effective verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills with a variety of staff including senior partners and legal assistants
• Excellent research and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail

Salary

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and the salary range is $180,000–$215,000