Conflicts Resolution Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

About the role

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. We are seeking a Conflicts Resolution Specialist to join our Risk Management team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and assist in resolving conflicts of interest related to new clients and new matters
• Partner with Conflicts Counsel, attorneys, and professional staff to assess conflicts risk and develop practical, defensible solutions
• Review new client and matter requests for compliance with firm policies, engagement requirements, and applicable rules of professional responsibility
• Identify potential legal, business, and positional conflicts, including those involving affiliates, subsidiaries, and complex corporate structures
• Conduct corporate research and relationship analysis to determine client affiliations and conflict implications
• Review and assist with engagement letters, conflict waivers, and related conflict resolution documentation
• Exercise sound judgment by escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Conflicts Resolution Manager and Conflicts Counsel
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of conflicts analyses, research, and decision-making
• Support the continuous improvement of conflicts processes, policies, training materials, and best practices
• Collaborate with the Intake Team and other internal stakeholders to facilitate timely matter opening while maintaining compliance with firm risk management standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 5+ years of law firm experience with exposure to conflicts, ethics, new business intake, or risk management functions
• Strong working knowledge of conflicts of interest principles and the rules of professional responsibility
• Experience using Intapp or a similar conflicts management system
• Strong analytical, research, and issue-spotting skills, including the ability to interpret complex corporate structures, affiliations, and organizational hierarchies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate risks and recommendations
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong professional judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and a collaborative approach to problem solving

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of conflicts of interest principles and the rules of professional responsibility preferred
• Experience using Intapp or a similar conflicts management system
• Strong analytical, research, and issue-spotting skills, including the ability to interpret complex corporate structures, affiliations, and organizational hierarchies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate risks and recommendations
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong professional judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and a collaborative approach to problem solving

Skills

• Conflicts of interest principles and rules of professional responsibility
• Corporate research and relationship analysis
• Engagement letters and conflict waiver review
• Document maintenance and management
• Collaboration and teamwork

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more!

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $86,000–$107,000. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Pay

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $86,000–$107,000. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to reside in Minnesota.