Conflicts Counsel

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join their Conflicts Department. This position may be filled remotely or in any of their locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues within Conflicts, Client Engagement, and Risk Management departments to identify and resolve conflicts of interest issues.
• Direct and conduct specific processes in the Conflicts department, including efficient review, identification, and resolution of conflicts of interest.
• Draft and review language in waiver and engagement letters to ensure they adequately address conflicts issues.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of conflicts resolutions.
• Assist with identifying, resolving, and documenting erroneous, outdated, or incomplete conflicts information in existing records.
• Communicate with partners, staff, and firm leadership regarding conflicts requests and complex conflicts questions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct related to conflicts of interest and client engagement agreements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and active law license in the U.S. in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides.
• Three or more years of direct, full-time conflicts experience at a large law firm required.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with on-line reference materials and Boolean searching techniques preferred.
• Experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms strongly preferred.
• Ability to identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to track, manage, and effectively prioritize numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate in an effective manner, particularly with respect to summarizing and simplifying complex or numerous conflicts issues.
• Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations on occasion as needed.