What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Attorney position at McGuireWoods LLP?
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.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
