Conflicts Counsel Job Chicago Illinois USA,Law/Legal

Overview

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a firm that attracts and retains top talent. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent leadership, and a diverse and inclusive environment. The Firm provides a full benefits package.

Benesch is opening the position of Conflicts Counsel in our Chicago office. This position is hybrid and has work-from-home flexibility.

Position

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Conflicts Counsel in our Chicago office. This position is hybrid and has work-from-home flexibility.

Responsibilities

Conducts conflict checks after obtaining all relevant information on the parties, including affiliates and related parties and their relationship to the matter and each other.

Manages the firm-wide conflicts clearance process for new clients/matters and lateral attorneys.

Consults with General Counsel, Risk Management Officer, Conflicts and Intake Manager, and Conflicts Counsel as to conflict results and resolutions requiring higher review or resources; suggests improvements in processes for running and clearing conflicts and for automation potential.

Provides waiver and engagement letter exemplars, assists in drafting waivers and engagement letters, and reviews client-provided waivers and engagement letters to ensure required conditions are met.

Manages the Outside Counsel Guideline process and reviews for potential issues.

Conducts research on ethical issues and provides best practice recommendations to the General Counsel and Conflicts and Risk Management Counsel.

Assists with creation, implementation, and updates to policies and procedures regarding matter maintenance including closings and lateral arrival/departure processes.

Trains secretarial and administrative staff on conflicts/new business intake workflow applications.

Keeps current on trends within conflicts of interest management.

Participates in other projects and tasks as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Confidentiality

Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of a confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.

Qualifications

The Conflicts Counsel must possess a J.D. and 2+ years of experience performing conflicts analysis in a large law firm environment. Experience with corporate/transactional matters is a plus. Must possess excellent computer skills as well as experience with applicable automated conflict check software. Intapp Open software experience is preferred. Requires comprehensive knowledge of applicable ethical, legal and risk management rules governing conflicts of interest and the conflict resolution process, and related compliance issues/guidelines for international law firms.

Must possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to understand, analyze, interpret, and explain conflicts reports. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel with tact and diplomacy.

The salary range for this position is $107K to $140K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of final salary offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work.

Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at or email at

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