Conflicts & Risk Management Attorney; Remote Office Proximity

Conflicts & Risk Management Attorney (Remote with Office Proximity Preferred) Firm Information

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structure make us the go‑to partner for complex disputes, transactions and regulatory matters. Our team of 3,000 people, including more than 1,600 lawyers, works across more than 30 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia as a single global partnership.

This is a non‑traditional legal position. Conflicts & Risk Management Attorneys work within the Business Intake Group. The primary responsibility is the accurate and timely analysis and resolution of legal and ethical conflicts of interest. Key duties include evaluating new business using internal databases and external research to determine conflict existence and, if a conflict is found, facilitating its resolution. The role does not have a billable hour requirement and requires strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules across multiple jurisdictions, along with strong research and writing skills.

• Analyze conflict reports, draft detailed analyses, and facilitate resolution or avoidance of conflicts of interest based on the specific requirements of the matter at issue
• Draft conflict waivers, engagement letters and other related documents or memos
• Perform electronic research as needed on legal issues, corporate affiliations, SEC filings, public records, sanctions and more
• Use internal and external databases to collect relevant information
• Construct ethical walls as required
• Analyze conflicts of interest for lateral hires
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts
• Work with and provide assistance to the Director of Business Intake in matters related to business intake and conflicts of interest
• Supplement the Conflict Specialists in performing conflict searches as required
• Assist in the evaluation of new technologies for the Business Intake Group
• Recognize and understand potential inconsistent data in the database and advise accordingly
• Answer questions regarding the new‑business and lateral‑hire processes
• Assist internal clients with questions regarding conflicts of interest
• Assist in maintaining updated procedures for the Business Intake Group
• Devise emergency procedures to be followed when faced with equipment failure and downtimes
• Assist with off‑hours and weekend coverage as needed

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

• Education:
  
  J.D. and Bar Admission required
• Experience:
  
  Experience with conflict analysis is preferred

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and a professional manner with clients, attorneys, paralegals and other staff members
• Strong analytical skills to collect, compile and analyze large amounts of data
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use judgment in decision making to meet all deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow specific and detailed instructions
• Strong time‑management skills and productive use of working hours; knowledge of PC and Windows applications required
• Knowledge of Intapp Risk applications is a plus

Supervisory responsibilities:

None.

Equipment to be used:
Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, intense eye usage, and finger, hand and wrist dexterity associated with prolonged computer use
• Ability to utilize technology, including computers and telecommunication devices
• Ability to read and interpret written documents, computer screens and other visual displays accurately
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication, including conversations and instructions, is important for effective collaboration and…