Armstrong Teasdale LLP has a long and distinguished track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base around the world. Whether an issue is global or local, large or small, Armstrong Teasdale provides each client with an invaluable combination of legal resources and practical advice in nearly every area of law. The firm has 13 offices throughout the U.S. and in the U.K., and more than 640 attorneys and staff firmwide.

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a Business Acceptance Counsel to join its team. The Business Acceptance Counsel analyzes potential conflicts of interest and collaborates with key stakeholders to manage and mitigate risk.

This position is fully remote

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Reviews potential new clients and matters, as well as lateral hires, to identify conflicts of interest under applicable rules

· Works with attorneys and General Counsel’s Office to coordinate conflicts analysis. Prepares waiver letters and assists with implementation of ethical screens as required.

· Serves as a resource for conflicts resolution by communicating with attorneys and staff, summarizing issues, and actively maintaining the conflicts database

· Collaborates with the firm’s Pricing, Billing, and Technology teams to maintain matters for existing firm clients

· Monitors the quality of work output and delivery

· Proactively explores opportunities for client intake process innovation and efficiency

Competencies:

· Decision Making – Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks

· Communication – Communicates in a clear, concise and organized manner; prevents miscommunication by clarifying difficult concepts and ensures understanding by others; knows the appropriate amount of information to share with various parties; ensures regular and consistent information is shared; understands the appropriate level of confidentiality

· Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; and is motivated to anticipate future business needs

· Continuous Learning – Identifies self-training needs and opportunities; positively accepts changes

· Teamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others' concerns

· Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the values; strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support

Required Education: Juris Doctorate

Preferred Education: N/A

Required Experience: At least two years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment.

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of and proficiency with legal technology systems, with an emphasis on conflicts searching, corporate research, new business intake, risk management, and document management software

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer

Travel Required: 10%

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• law firm: 2 years (Required)
• Conflicts Searching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Corporate Research: 1 year (Preferred)
• Business Intake: 1 year (Preferred)
• Risk Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person