*THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO ALL SAUL EWING OFFICES*
The Conflicts Attorney is a valued member of the Firm’s Conflicts & Intake team and provides support to the Firm’s offices nationally. The Conflicts Attorney is primarily responsible for reviewing conflict check reports prepared by specialists in connection with the business intake and new hire processes, preparing analyses identifying legal and possible business conflicts, and managing the resolution of any such conflicts. The Conflicts Attorney will work directly with partners and counsel daily, as well as other members of Firm leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review conflict reports prepared in connection with the business intake process. Identify potential legal and business conflicts of interest issues, and provide detailed analysis and advice directly to partners, and collaborate with members of the firm to resolve conflict issues.
- Draft conflict waivers and facilitate requests.
- Review conflict reports prepared in connection with the new hire process; provide detailed analysis and advice directly to the lateral recruiting team and firm partners as well as advising new hires on conflict issues.
- Implement and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens.
- Provide guidance to team of non-lawyer specialists in support of the business intake process, including best practices on corporate family research, and other aspects of the preparation of conflict check reports.
- Assist in drafting standard engagement letters and editing letters drafted by others.
- Answer queries from attorneys and professional staff across the firm, concerning business intake policies and procedures, conflicts of interest, and other firm policies.
- Work on ad hoc projects that arise from time to time.
- Be available for urgent matters, including evenings and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Database searching experiencing and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word);
- Close attention to detail, fast thinker and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and
- Requires ability to oversee and supervise staff members, as needed by the Department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctorate degree and active member of the Bar in good standing
- 2+ years’ experience working in a corporate law firm as a conflicts attorney
- Experience working with Intapp platform
- Experience working in Aderant is a plus
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
- This job description is subject to change at any time.
COMPENSATION:
The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated range for this role is $120k to $150k.
BENEFITS:
Saul Ewing fosters a people first environment and one of the ways this is displayed is through its generous benefits. The firm is committed to offering a wide range of benefits to its benefit eligible employees to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
- Paid leave options, including parental
- Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
- Family formation benefits
Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants, and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
