Conflicts Staff Attorney

About the role

Assist with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues related to lateral hires. Report to the Lateral Conflicts Associate Director and work closely with the Senior Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, the Office of General Counsel, and Firm partners.

Responsibilities

• Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to all lateral hires.
• Communicate with Firm partners to resolve potential conflicts of interest identified in the search results.
• Prepare a comprehensive Conflicts Summary for lateral partner candidates that lists all current clients and matters on which the partner candidate is working, identifying all potential conflicts and screens that will be necessary. This report will be reviewed by sponsoring partners and Firm management.
• Communicate with lateral candidates to address additional questions or request clarifications.
• Participate in discussions on how to streamline the lateral hire clearing process, including IT enhancements.
• Work closely with Firm lawyers, Senior Director of Operations, and Lateral Conflicts Associate Director to implement screening requirements, obtain waivers, and answer other conflicts inquiries as required.
• Draft waivers and screens as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys (New Business and Lateral).
• Assist with onboarding laterals as needed.
• Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest in each jurisdiction where the Firm maintains offices.
• Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility.
• Conflicts clearance experience at a large law firm.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Pay

The target salary range for this role is $145,700 - $200,350 if located in Illinois or Washington, D.C. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The compensation package also includes bonus eligibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.