Description:
A Global Law Firm, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Conflicts Attorney in our Philadelphia office. Reporting to the Director, Conflicts Analysis and Lateral Intake, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing potential conflicts, engagement letters, and client suitability issues for all incoming new business. The position will advise firm counsel of any potential conflicts that may arise.A hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide preliminary review and analysis of conflicts reports to identify and communicate potential issues with incoming new business and facilitate resolution with partnership.
- Review related engagement letters for applicability and assist in the preparation of waivers and draft letters when applicable.
- Participate in analysis and clearance of potential lateral partners and legal staff.
- Assist with the onboarding of portable clients and matters for lateral partners.
- Assist in the preparation of RFPs in coordination with Marketing Department.
- Advise and engage firm counsel and/or firm management as necessary throughout new business intake process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications:
This job requires:
- a Doctoral degree (J.D.), and
- Minimum 1 year of related experience in a law firm; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be barred or eligible to be barred in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical skills including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Elegrity, Word
- Planning/organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
