Conflicts Manager

The Conflicts Manager will lead the conflicts department and is responsible for guiding and managing the overall provision of the conflicts full review services as well as the application of firm procedures and policies. This position will be a contributing member of the department and work closely with the Conflicts Partners, firm attorneys, and other members of firm administration to facilitate resolution of conflicts of interest and opening of new matters. Being the primary point person for escalation of conflicts issues, the Conflicts Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficiency in the daily operations of the conflicts checking, as well as hiring, training, and managing the Conflicts team.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree with at least 5 years of experience processing legal conflict checks, plus prior leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the lateral conflicts check process, new matter conflicts check process, and the new business intake processes
• Provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts checks, RFPs and other conflicts materials
• Serve as the liaison with the Conflicts Partners, ensuring compliance and updating Conflicts processes as appropriate to meet firm goals
• Oversee the engagement letter and conflicts waiver processes
• Draft waivers and conduct initial review of non-standard engagement terms and Client Terms
• Communicate with attorneys to resolve potential conflicts
• Train, develop, and manage personnel within the department to include Conflict Analysts and New Business Intake Analysts
• Coordinate and monitor workflow among the team
• Other projects as assigned

Required Skills

Education and Experience

The Firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K and PTO. A background check will be completed on the final applicant to whom an offer is made.