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BRB Risk Jobs Board — Senior Conflicts Attorney (Dentons Canada)

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Dentons Canada: “Senior Conflicts Attorney” —

The Opportunity

  • A fully remote position, we are specifically seeking appropriate US candidates with substantive and significant conflicts experience (minimum 4 years, ideally more) under the US rules (or Canada or the SRA rules) at preferably an international business, or large national, law firm—this is an essential requirement. We are open to you working remotely from the US. Relocation to Canada assisted by the Firm may be a possibility for the right candidate and depending on the circumstances. Training in the applicable Canadian professional rules will be provided— this is not needed in advance.
  • A prior fee earning background of minimum a few years at preferably an international business law firm is highly desirable but not essential. Specific, demonstrable conflicts experience in: (a) lateral attorney hires and / or; (b) review of conflicts provisions in client terms or OCGs; and/ or (c) conflicts input into RFPs/Expressions of Interests is highly desirable but not essential. Commercial acumen in essential. Intapp experience is highly preferred. The ability to perform searches independently (ideally on Intapp, or another similar platform) from scratch is essential.
  • There is a preference the for Pacific time zone, but all time zones will be considered.

 

The Role

  • Are you interested in utilizing and expanding your experience in the areas of conflicts and ethics, while working with innovative leaders and colleagues around the globe? Are you a lawyer who looks for creative solutions to problems and enjoys collaborating within a dynamic team?
  • Are you interested in thought provoking and challenging work, while maintaining a standard work schedule, with the option to work remotely? If so, we would love to talk to you about joining our team of conflicts professionals!
  • Dentons Canada is currently seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney to join our Canada Conflicts team. Working primarily from and with the Office of the General Counsel in the Canada Region, the Senior Conflicts Attorney will assist with potential conflict of interest issues firm wide while playing an integral role in the firm’s client-matter intake process.

 

Primary Responsibilities – the below are indicative

  • Please note that training in the applicable Canadian professional rules will be provided— this is not needed in advance.
  • Develop search strategies, conduct, review and analyze legal conflicts of interest and confidential information issues arising from:
    • a range of complex potential and existing matters;
    • new clients;
    • potential lateral hires completing the conflicts analysis and navigating potential issues in relation to Firm responses to RFPs.
  • Review client terms and advising on potential conflicts issues, including providing commercially appropriate solutions in light of how the Firm is positioned vis-à-vis other clients / market sectors etc.
  • Advise on, and assist with, the implementation of commercially appropriate solutions to resolve legal conflicts and confidentiality issues, including, where appropriate drafting consent terms and coordinating the implementation of information barriers.
  • Assess conflicts compliance with relevant rules of professional conduct generally and the Firm’s own conflicts policies.
  • Identify, analyze and facilitate resolution of potential commercial conflicts of interest issues with lawyers and professionals firm wide.
  • Brokering discussions between partners firmwide and other stakeholders as necessary to navigate and resolve legal and commercial conflicts, and confidentiality issues
  • Act as a senior point of escalation for other colleagues.
  • Provide ad hoc advice to partners and other fee earners as required.
  • Draft and review conflicts-related language for client engagement letters.
  • As necessary, advise lawyers and professionals as to the firm’s conflicts rights and obligations under existing client engagement agreements
  • Become proficient working in the firm’s client-matter intake platform (Intapp Open)
  • Contribute to the department’s ‘know how’ system.
  • From time to time, assist other colleagues with queries and help train junior members, if needed.
  • From time-to-time, develop and deliver training / Continuing Professional Development courses to firm lawyers
  • Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

 

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and/or LLB or JD.
  • Prior substantive and demonstrable conflicts experience under the US rules is essential—minimum 4 years, preferably with an international business law firm, or a large national law firm.
  • Highly desirable but not essential – a prior fee earning background of minimum a few years at preferably an international business law firm
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Canada or US conflicts rules and guidelines—US knowledge is transferable to the Canadian context.
  • Knowledge of a variety of practice areas to understand where possible conflicts issues may arise within them.
  • Intapp experience preferred.
  • The ability to perform searches independently (ideally on Intapp, or another similar platform) from scratch is essential.

 

Personal Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent commercial acumen.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines effectively.
  • Demonstrates efficiency and thoroughness in work, with a methodical and organized approach.
  • Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion with sensitive information.
  • Exhibits strong teamwork acumen, able to team and interact positively at all levels within the Firm.
  • Exercises sound judgment, making informed decisions and remaining composed under pressure.
  • Proactive and client-focused with an ability to leverage problem-solving and analytical skills to solution complex issues.
  • Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, and can manage difficult situations under pressure and within tight deadlines.
  • Upholds the Firm’s values, promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
  • Acts as a professional ambassador for the Firm, demonstrating commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.

 

About Dentons

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2024).

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

Learn more and apply here.

 

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