Insight Global is seeking an experienced Conflicts Manager to join an AM 100 law firm. The Conflicts Manager oversees a team of Conflict Attorneys and Conflict Analysts in connection with running conflict reports and reviewing, analyzing, identifying and resolving potential conflicts of interest. The Conflicts Manager is also responsible for drafting and reviewing waivers, drafting and reviewing non-standard engagement letters, reviewing outside counsel guidelines, identifying the need for and overseeing implementation of ethical walls, as well as supervising the Conflict Attorney team in doing same. The Conflicts Manager is responsible for drafting and maintaining training and reference materials, identifying areas of improvement and ways to increase efficiencies, and other projects as needed, as well as providing periodic training of attorneys and staff at the Firm in the areas of conflicts, risk management, ethics and compliance.
Essential Functions:
-Manage and oversee a team of Conflict Analysts and Conflict Attorneys in the performance of their daily duties relating to conflict searching, identification and resolution.
-Review and analyze conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners and Associates in resolving them.
-Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving same.
-Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Intake Analysts, and staff; assist same with identifying and resolving potential conflicts of interest.
-Work with General Counsel to address conflict issues relating to new clients and matters, lateral candidates, or other matters requiring attention.
-Exercise discretion and professional independent judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
-Draft and review conflict waivers and engagement letter language to ensure that they adequately address conflict concerns, general risk management issues and comply with Firm policies.
-Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firms engagement policies; work with relevant attorneys to appropriately address deviations.
-Identify the need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firms processes for implementing walls.
-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which Blank Rome maintains offices, and jurisdictional differences in all states and practice areas in which Blank Rome conducts business.
-Perform legal research as needed to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
-Supervise and manage the work of Conflicts Analysts and Conflict Attorneys; train them on conflict identification, conflict processes and procedures, system use, workflow, firm processes and procedures and more.
-Update firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts, risk management, compliance and other areas as needed.
-Continually monitor the needs of the Conflicts Department and make staffing recommendations as needed. Onboard and train new conflicts staff.
-Participate in the interviewing, hiring and annual performance evaluation process of members of the Conflicts team.
-Manage and maintain the integrity of the conflicts database.
-Assist with special projects relating to risk management and compliance as they may arise.
-Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
This is a remote role, however, candidate must reside in one of the following states: CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, or VA.
Compensation:
$170K to $190K per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are provided.
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-JD from an accredited law school is required for this role.
-Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing.
-6+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance.
-2+ years in a management or supervisory role.
-Experience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firm.
-Strong, functional knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
-Experience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interest.
-Experience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firms.
-Experience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.).
-Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systems.
-Experience in managing a team.
-Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually).
-Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
-Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills.
-Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
-Unquestioned integrity and professionalism.
-Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe.
-Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications.
-Must have and maintain internet access and ability to work remotely after hours as needed.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.