Conflicts Attorney

Overview

The firm's Office of General Counsel has a need for a Conflicts Attorney to join the ethics and compliance team. This role will work autonomously and as part of a team to analyze and resolve potential conflicts of interest related to new attorneys, staff, clients, and matters. The ideal candidate will have conflicts analysis, research, and resolution experience from a large law firm environment, and the ability to work with attorneys and staff at all levels within the firm.

Mc Guire Woods , one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, Mc Guire Woods  offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.

• Identifies potential conflicts of interest associated with new business and assists attorneys in resolving them.
• Provides concise and complete evaluations of potential conflict issues along with recognized steps for resolution.
• Assists attorneys with reviewing and interpreting conflicts reports to help attorneys make conflicts clearance decisions and identifies recognized procedures for conflicts resolution.
• Conducts online searches and uses web-based research tools, company websites or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations.
• Assists Assistant General Counsel with the review and resolution of potential conflicts associated with new lawyers and staff.
• Assists Assistant General Counsel with the drafting of documents such as consents and engagement letters as requested.

• Law degree and active state bar membership in your residing location required.
• Three to four years of experience at a large law firm preferred.
• Interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to communicate with lawyers and staff to assist with the resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Technological proficiency and ability/openness to learning new technology.

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