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Pleased to highlight a new open position from Moore & Van Allen: “Conflicts Analyst” —

• Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team.
• This full-time position may be based in our Charlotte office or fully remote.
• The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for conducting database searches to identify and analyze potential conflicts of interest based on information provided in new file requests and from other sources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviewing new client/matter request forms to ensure accuracy and completeness of all required information.
• Searching the database to identify and analyze potential conflicts of interest during new business intake and when hiring new attorneys and staff
• Responding to search requests, and various other requests, from attorneys, paralegals and legal practice assistants.
• Preparing conflicts results report in response to conflicts search requests.
• Participating in special database projects including periodic software updates, testing and troubleshooting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent in experience, plus an additional year of legal or database experience in a professional environment.
• Candidates must already be, or are able to become, proficient in Intapp Open and Aderant software systems and basic legal conflicts of interest analysis
• Must possess excellent demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and strong research and organizational abilities.
• Must be able to work in a professional environment and work well with others as part of a team.

Note: This position is remote work eligible in the following states: NC, SC, FL, VA, TN, OR, OH, TX, GA, MA, and CO.

For additional detail:

• You can see more details in the specific job posting here
• And read more about professional life and benefits at the firm  on their careers page:
  • “Moore & Van Allen has built a highly skilled and client-service focused legal and administrative staff, who add greatly to our ability to serve the firm’s clients. As with our legal professionals, paralegals and staff members enjoy a culture that emphasizes teamwork and professionalism.”

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out!

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an interesting role and opportunity at Hanson Bridgett, open to individual risk staff contributors looking to advance their careers into a management position.

This opportunity and framing being one I thought would be of particular interest to many of you who have reached out to me with personal questions about career development, I spoke with longtime blog reader, firm Partner and General Counsel Brad Hise, to get more detail.

Brad noted:

• “We’re looking for someone with experience managing people and teams, but that doesn’t have to be formal management, if they can point to how they have exercised leadership in other contexts in their work history.
• “The ideal candidate should also be able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively and strategically about law firm process improvement.”
• “I’m looking for someone who will take the time to deeply understand and integrate with our firm culture, policy, and processes — and then work both collaboratively and independently to take our operations to the next level.”
• “We know that the smartest people, with the greatest initiative, read the Bressler Risk Blog, so I want to encourage interested candidates to reach out!”
• “And for those without extensive docketing/records experience, I wanted to note that we understand and expect that most candidates will have a history focused on conflicts and intake. That’s okay, as this is the main focus of this role, but we will expect them to learn the docketing and records pieces on the job. That’s another great opportunity for advancement here.”

More on the role: “Senior Manager, Legal Operations (Conflicts/Docketing/Records)Conflicts Attorney” —

• The Senior Manager of Legal Operations will support the firm’s General Counsel and collaborate with the COO, CIO, and Director of Billing & AR to help oversee Hanson Bridgett’s risk management functions.
• This role includes day-to-day supervision of the Conflicts and New Business Intake, Records, and Docketing teams, and plays a key role in ensuring the firm’s compliance with ethical obligations and operational efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Team Supervision & Operations
  • Manage daily operations of the Conflicts, Records, and Docketing teams (approx. 12 staff), including task delegation, workflow oversight, and performance feedback.
  • Ensure timely and accurate conflict checks and new business intake processes in alignment with firm policies.
    Support the Records team in maintaining physical and electronic records systems.
  • Oversee docketing and calendaring processes to ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural accuracy.
• Compliance & Risk Support
  • Review outside counsel guidelines and client service agreements for compliance requirements; coordinate with relevant teams to ensure adherence.
  • Assist with onboarding of lateral hires, focusing on risk-related procedures and documentation.
  • Support the General Counsel with attorney departures, including matter transfers and reassignment coordination.
  • Administer the firm’s ethical wall process, including drafting memoranda and maintaining documentation.
• Policy & Training
  • Help implement and maintain risk management policies and procedures in collaboration with administrative leadership.
  • Conduct orientations for new attorneys and staff on risk-related policies and systems.
  • Assist with firmwide training sessions on risk management topics.
• Technology & Projects
  • Recommend and help implement technology solutions to improve risk management operations.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives that support firmwide operational goals.
  • Occasional Hands-On Support
  • Provide backup support to the Conflicts & New Business Intake team, including conflict searches, NBI form processing, and drafting risk-related documents.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in a law firm risk management or compliance role.
• Experience supervising staff or leading small teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through.
• High level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with law firm risk management practices and procedures.
• Experience with conflicts, docketing, or records management software (e.g., Intapp, Aderant, iManage).
• Prior experience managing direct reports in a legal or professional services environment.

Salary

• Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $150,000.00 – $175,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job requirements and to apply for this position.

About Hanson Bridgett

• Our people make us who we are—people like you.. As a member of our professional staff, you’ll have a seat at the table and the opportunity to bring your perspective into the work we do. You’ll work with an array of diverse and interesting attorneys and other professional staff, but you’ll also have freedom to solve problems creatively, using the unique talents that only you bring. This range of perspective fosters an open-minded, supportive environment that ultimately benefits our people, clients, and the communities in which we work. Because without you, we wouldn’t be here, making an impact and leading the way in the legal landscape.
• For as long as our firm has been around, we’ve been proud to have a warm, friendly, team-oriented environment where everyone is welcome. We’re a team that cares about each other, helps each other, collaborates together, and shares successes together—and we’re committed to supporting your development through personal and career growth.
• Our hope is that the people we hire will become part of our team and further our commitment to excellence, hard work, diversity, a sense of humor, and a belief that balancing our personal lives with the high demands of practicing law makes all of us better.

For more detail, see their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an opening at Withers: “US Conflicts & New Business Intake Attorney” —

• Reporting to the US Head of Risk & Compliance, the Conflicts & NBI Attorney supports the critical Risk Management function for the Firm’s US offices.
• The role primarily focuses on managing the Firm’s risk with regards to new business intake, including initiating and analyzing conflicts checks for new matters and advising relevant partners on new client acceptance, anti-money laundering (AML) and reputational risk issues in order to secure the necessary resolutions and approvals.
• This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required from time to time. You must be willing to travel between the Firm’s US offices, as necessary.
• LOCATION: NYC, LA, SF, New haven CT, or Greenwich CT
• COMPENSATION: Compensation is commensurate with experience and may range from $140,000 to $160,000.

The Role

• Initiate and analyze conflicts checks for new business and working alongside Firm partners and Risk & Compliance colleagues on the resolution of legal and commercial conflicts.
• Assist the Head of Risk & Compliance and the Ethics & Claims Counsel with documenting analyses and requirements, procedures, and best practices for new business intake.
• Ensure that all clients and matters created via the NBI workflow process and any amendments to them are processed correctly and, where necessary, liaise with the Finance, Information Governance and/or Risk & Compliance teams in other offices.
• Complete processes and procedures including drafting and revising engagement letters and waivers.
• Propose improvements for methods and standards for analysis of conflicts of interest.
• Monitor the team for consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency.
• Supervise the set-up, management, and updating of restricted groups and information barriers.
• Ensure that accurate client due diligence data is obtained where required and tracking receipt of all necessary regulatory requirements associated with new business intake.
• Train partners and staff on matters of legal ethics, professional responsibility, conflicts of interest, and other Risk & Compliance related issues as needed.
• Triage matters the Conflicts & NBI Analysts escalate for guidance. This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also undertake additional tasks as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Conflict/Compliance/Risk experience at a reputable law firm.
• Highly PC literate, particularly with advanced MS Office Suite and database management experience.
• Intapp Open, 3E, and iManage experience preferred but not essential.
• Proactive in the identification of risks and identifying solutions to mitigate them.
• Excellent attention to detail together with a methodical and organized approach.
• Strong communicator, inquisitive and enthusiastic and willing to work with lawyers and support staff at all levels and in differing jurisdictions, able to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact, gaining confidence of partners and staff.
• Able to manage workload effectively and move projects forward.
• Able to influence and build strong working relationships with internal clients and colleagues in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Strong commercial aptitude.
• Solutions focused, proven initiative, proactive approach and independent thought. Knowledge of legal regulatory and legislative requirements for law firms and lawyers, and an understanding of risk in the legal services environment, would therefore be beneficial.

About Withers

• A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration. For the past 125 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. As the global private client firm, we are trusted advisors to families, founders, fiduciaries and businesses – and more than this, to governments, charities and financial institutions. We structure, grow and preserve capital. We protect reputations and relationships, ideas and innovations. We secure our clients’ legacies across generations.
• We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job requirements and to apply for this position.

Learn more about working at the firm on their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an opening at Perkins Coie: “Conflicts Attorney” —

• Perkins Coie is looking for a dynamic, qualified individual to fill a Conflicts Attorney position performing conflicts analysis on new business and firm lateral hires, and advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues.
• The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to firm new business and staff personnel and ensure compliance with ethical standards in all jurisdictions as well as firm policies.
• For purposes of complying with Export Control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Essential Functions

• Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including when drafting waivers/consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening.
• Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
• Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from the General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, and various firm committees.
• Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide training on conflict issues.
• Analyze complex factual situations and spot potential problematic issues.
• Draft complex waivers/consents, engagement letters, and joint representation letters in final format.
• Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers.
• Other related legal work as needed.

Specific Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law.
• Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of different rules and principles in making a choice-of-law analysis.
• Effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Thorough understanding of a wide range of areas of law, including being able to identify the roles of parties in matters, and possess a solid understanding of business organizations and financing concepts as well as litigation principles and procedures, such as depositions, subpoenas, roles of codefendants and comparative fault.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish detailed information clearly and concisely.
• Strong eye for detail and critical thinking skills; ability to spot problems and propose creative solutions.
• Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, both orally and in writing, consistent with communication best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes.
• Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.
• Relevant knowledge/familiarity with Intapp products (Conflicts, Intake, Walls, Terms) and Elite 3E.
• Previous experience clearing firm lateral hires, including working directly with new hire candidates and firm partners to resolve issues, experience reviewing and analyzing former client issues, and working cross-departmentally with new hire onboarding efforts.

Education and Experience

• Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience.
• Need to be an active member in good standing in any jurisdiction and have a strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility.
• Applicants must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of the office they would be based out of.
• The candidate will also be able to provide demonstrated success in a stressful environment.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job requirements and to apply for this position.

Learn more about working at the firm on their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This week, I’m pleased to highlight a new open role at Freshfields: “Risk and Compliance Lawyer” —

• The Risk & Compliance Lawyer plays a key role as a member of the firm’s Legal Department, which manages the firm’s risk exposure and provides advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues relating to business acceptance (including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client due diligence, sanctions issues, reputational and commercial risk) as well as other issues, such as contracting, commercial risks, client engagement terms, local ethical and regulatory issues, and firm policies and practice.

Key responsibilities and deliverables:

As a member of the Legal Department’s US team, the Risk & Compliance Lawyer will have the following responsibilities:

• Advise the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to conflicts of interest, confidential information, reputational risk and sanctions issues globally, to assess the business suitability of potential new matters and new clients;
• Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessment of new clients and matters;
• Assist the partnership with solutions to resolve conflicts, confidentiality, reputational and commercial risk, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and sanctions issues including assistance with drafting waivers and maintaining information barriers;
• Answer questions from partners, associates and staff at all levels across the firm regarding US law, regulations and firm policies pertaining to conflicts of interest, ethics and regulatory compliance;
• Review and advise on client engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines, particularly with respect to conflicts of interest and US applicable law and regulation;
• Advise the partnership on ad hoc queries relating to ethics and regulatory compliance including audit letters, securities dealing, anti-bribery regulations, outside appointments, qualification and practice of law, attorney advertising, fee-sharing and other fee arrangements;
• Assist in review of incoming lateral hires for potential conflicts of interest;
• Remain current on the type of work that Freshfields undertakes across all sectors and join a sector team in at least two sectors building strong and trusted relationships with Sector Group Leaders; and
• Understand the regulatory frameworks the firm operates in globally, particularly developments in New York, DC, California and the US nationally, and the Firm’s client base;
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with all members of the Legal Department to ensure operation in a consistent and global manner;
  Assist with training to the firm on risk issues (including New Hire Induction Training and Intapp system training) and be an ambassador for the Legal
• Department within the wider firm; and
  Assist with the development and implementation of business acceptance processes as part of Legal Department and firm-wide programs.

Key requirements:

• This is a hybrid role requiring in office presence three days per week in Freshfields New York, Raleigh or DC office;
• Must hold a law degree and be admitted to practice law in the US;
• Must be used to working to very high standards of accuracy and efficiency, but balanced with a practical, common sense approach;
• Must be able to give clear and commercial advice succinctly (verbally and in writing) on complex issues;
• Must have excellent drafting skills;
• Must have a meticulous approach to maintaining concise, up-to-date and accurate records of matters dealt with and advice provided;
• Must be able to influence and liaise with all levels of both legal and support staff to resolve complex issues including delivering difficult messages on occasion;
• Must be able to manage a workload of key projects as well as day-to-day queries;
• Must have a high level of IT skills, including familiarity with applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel as well as web-based and general research skills; and
• Must be willing to work out of hours (including weekends) and travel as needed to serve the requirements of the global firm.

Essential:

•  Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp relevant issues quickly and to understand complex conflicts and regulatory issues, within a commercial context;
• Combination of confidence, presence and a diplomatic manner;
• Reputation as a proactive problem solver, who applies pragmatic commercial thinking to every issue, and always strives to identify workable solutions that conform with the firm’s regulatory obligations, and are aligned with its business priorities;
• Fast thinker, quick learner who is able to work efficiently and assess options thoroughly;
• Excellent communicator who articulates advice confidently and succinctly;
• Demonstrates high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
• Positive can-do attitude, enthusiasm and the ability to perform;
• Team player who others respect and enjoy working with;
• Superb organizational skills complemented by the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively;
• Commitment to continuous improvement in a personal and departmental context and willingness to recommend or embrace change to achieve the firm and department’s objectives;
• Ability to strategically identify new systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the department (e.g. new and creative solutions to common problems, suggesting policy updates or drafting FAQs); and
• Diplomatic and professional demeanor with an understanding of how to influence and operate across a global firm including the local, cultural, client, practice or market-specific nuances or considerations that inform the work of the Legal Department as a whole.

Desirable:

• At least 4 years’ experience working as a qualified lawyer within a leading international law firm;
• Experience working as a lawyer in the compliance, conflicts, risk management or business acceptance department of a large or international law firm or similar background in risk management or professional responsibility/attorney ethics; and
• Experience working in a large international team based across a number of locations.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

About Freshfields

• Freshfields is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it matters most, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,800 lawyers around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.
• This department, made up of both qualified lawyers and non-lawyers, exists to manage the firm’s risk exposure and to provide advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues.
• Our vision is for our department to be recognized as a leader amongst comparable, elite, law firms. That means being acknowledged internally as providing an excellent service in a commercial and empathetic manner. It means adequately meeting the needs of the firm while remaining agile and cost effective; constantly refining our techniques, objectives and ways of working to respond to changes in the business and the threats we face.

For more detail, see their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This week, I’m pleased to highlight a new open role at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: New Business Intake and Compliance Counsel. You can find a link to the specific job and description on their careers page.

• At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people, which is why we need a New Business Intake and Compliance Counsel to join our team.
• The New Business Intake and Compliance Counsel is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the firm’s client and matter onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards, and overseeing the docketing department. This role is essential to maintaining the firm’s risk posture and operational integrity across all offices and practice groups in the US.

You’ll be responsible for:

• New Business Intake – Direct and optimize the firm’s new business intake process—including conflict checks, client onboarding, and system enhancements—while collaborating across teams and resolving complex conflict issues.
• Compliance and Risk Management – Lead compliance efforts by monitoring adherence to policies and regulations, conducting risk assessments, advising staff, delivering training, and collaborating with legal stakeholders on investigations and initiatives.
• Docketing Oversight – Oversee the docketing department by ensuring compliance with legal and firm standards, collaborating with litigation teams, and implementing efficient systems to support accurate calendaring and risk management.
• Team Leadership and Management – Lead and develop a high-performing team overseeing intake, conflicts, compliance, and docketing operations, while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through strategic goal setting, coaching, and professional development.

Skills and experience required:

• JD required; active bar membership preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with a focus on risk, compliance, conflicts, or litigation support.
• Proven experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep understanding of legal ethics, client confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and litigation docketing practices.
• Experience with intake, compliance, and docketing systems (e.g., Intapp Open, iManage, 3E, CompuLaw or similar) strongly preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

See the complete job posting on their careers page for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

About BCLP

At BCLP we understand the value of an inclusive workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.

For more detail, see their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This week, I’m pleased to highlight a new open role at Seyfarth (see also their open  “Client Contracts Counsel” position):  “Client Contracts Analyst” —

• As part of the firm’s Office of General Counsel, the Client Contracts Analyst involves the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in reviewing, negotiating, documenting, and managing non-standard client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• The position collaborates closely with a compliance paralegal to oversee workflow and support the tracking and reporting of key statistics and trends related to client engagement documentation.
• The role is also responsible for maintaining and optimizing the firm’s client engagement document database (Intapp Terms), ensuring it serves as an effective tool for mitigating risk. Acting as a central liaison, this position facilitates communication and coordination among various firm departments involved in client acquisition and intake, firm leadership, relationship partners, and other professional staff.

On any given day, you will:

• Review, negotiate, track, document, and store Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), non-standard engagement letters, GDPR documentation, RFPs, and other client contracts to ensure compliance with the firm’s ethical and business obligations.
• Draft correspondence to address terms of engagement that do not align with Seyfarth’s policies, procedures, ethics, loss prevention, and risk tolerance.
• Negotiate directly with clients at direction of relationship partner.
• Maintain an efficient and transparent depository and quick-reference resource(s) regarding client engagement terms.
• Solicit and coordinate feedback and approval on non-standard client contracts from Seyfarth subject matter experts.
• Implement client requirements such as obtaining conflicts searches on clients’ corporate affiliates, requesting ethical or confidentiality walls, providing client notices, updating and maintaining the firm’s various databases and document management systems.
• Assist in follow-up to ensure that executed engagement documents are obtained.

You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, juris doctor degree, or equivalent experience
• Ability to analyze complex documents and communicate results of analysis concisely and professionally
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and professional staff
• Close attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and excellent troubleshooting, proactive problem resolution, and follow-through skills
• A high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills along with the ability to exercise independent judgment , and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to learn and utilize specific internal or third-party Conflicts Department software as well as relevant firm computer software programs
• Excellent organizational skills, including record keeping and data collection

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

About Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, apply on our website.

For more detail, see their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This week, I’m pleased to highlight a new open role at Seyfarth: “Client Contracts Counsel” —

• As part of the firm’s Office of General Counsel, the Client Contracts Counsel position involves the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in reviewing, negotiating, documenting, and managing non-standard client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• You will collaborate closely with a compliance paralegal to oversee workflow and support the tracking and reporting of key statistics and trends related to client engagement documentation.
• You will also be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the firm’s client engagement document database (Intapp Terms), ensuring it serves as an effective tool for mitigating risk.
• Acting as a central liaison, this position facilitates communication and coordination among various firm departments involved in client acquisition and intake, firm leadership, relationship partners, and other professional staff.

On any given day, you will:

• Review, negotiate, track, document, and store Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), non-standard engagement letters, GDPR documentation, RFPs, and other client contracts to ensure compliance with the firm’s ethical and business obligations.
• Draft correspondence to address terms of engagement that do not align with Seyfarth’s policies, procedures, ethics, loss prevention, and risk tolerance. Negotiate directly with clients at direction of relationship partner.
• Maintain an efficient and transparent depository and quick-reference resource(s) regarding client engagement terms.
• Solicit and coordinate feedback and approval on non-standard client contracts from Seyfarth subject matter experts.
• Implement client requirements such as obtaining conflicts searches on clients’ corporate affiliates, requesting ethical or confidentiality walls, providing client notices, updating and maintaining the firm’s various databases and document management systems.
• Assist in follow-up to ensure that executed engagement documents are obtained.

You Have:

• A Juris Doctor Degree
• Bar admission in good standing in any US state or the District of Columbia required.
• 3+ years of legal experience, including experience either as a conflicts attorney or as an attorney engaged in contract review and negotiation, preferably with a large law firm
• Ability to analyze complex documents and communicate results of analyses concisely and professionally
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and professional staff
• Close attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and excellent troubleshooting, proactive problem resolution, and follow-through skills
• A high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills along with the ability to exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to learn and utilize specific internal or third-party Conflicts Department software as well as relevant firm computer software programs
• Excellent organizational skills, including record keeping and data collection

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

About Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, apply on our website.

For more detail, see their careers page.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This week, we’re pleased to highlight a second job opening at Burr & Forman (following its earlier Conflicts Attorney posting). They’re also looking for a: “New Business Intake Assistant” —

• Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Columbia, SC or Birmingham, AL office for a full-time New Business Intake Assistant.
• This position will support the firm’s New Business Intake Department through the screening of new and existing clients for potential conflicts, performing due diligence on new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and client outside counsel guidelines.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Assist New Business Intake team with processing new matter requests in the firm’s conflicts software.
• Perform background checks and other due diligence related to new matters.
• Review new matters for accuracy and completion, confirming that required documents such as engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and waivers are attached.
• Complete data entry of new matters into the firm’s conflicts software.
• Perform general client matter maintenance, including updating client addresses, names, or corporate trees.
• Track and follow up on the status of executed engagement letters.
• Close matters in the firm’s billing and conflicts systems.
• Assist with outside counsel guidelines which may include tasks such as uploading and integrating documents to an outside counsel management database and following up with attorneys to confirm that client outside counsel guidelines are the most recent version.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Two to five years of legal experience, preferably with New Business Intake in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with Intapp and Aderant preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, and proactive with a desire to take ownership.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Some overtime may be required.

About Burr & Forman

• Just as we recruit talented attorneys, we also seek and reward talented professional support staff. Our support staff is critical to client service efforts, and the service we provide our clients is critical to the life of our firm. Knowing this, we want to make the lives of the people who work here better. We want you to love your job; we want you to be enthusiastic about coming to work every day. Burr & Forman is recognized across the Southeast by various publications as a “Best Place to Work” and “Healthiest Employer.”
• Burr & Forman is a large firm, but we work hard to keep a small firm mindset. Burr is an energetic and engaging place to be, and is fulfilling on many levels. Here, you’ll get a chance to make a difference for our clients and for the community in which you live. Each year, the firm sets aside a week to honor the efforts of our staff. Staff Appreciation Week often includes a catered breakfast, an afternoon desert and coffee bar, gift cards, and a catered lunch.

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Our latest job listing comes from Burr & Forman, who are looking for a: “Conflicts Attorney” —

• Burr & Forman has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Attorney located in our Birmingham, Columbia, or Tampa office.
• This position will support the firm’s risk management efforts with a focus on new matter intake; lateral hire screening; client background screening; resolution of conflicts of interest including waivers as needed; engagement letters; and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• The Conflicts Attorney will work closely with many individuals across the firm, including the Risk Management team, attorneys and legal support.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Assist in supervision of conflicts of interest and new client and new matter intake processes as well as assisting department personnel carrying out these functions
• Develop expertise on conflicts rules and approaches in specific practice areas
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the firm’s conflicts and new business intake system, as well as client due diligence research
• Facilitate the timely resolution of potential conflicts problems for attorneys across the firm
• Respond to conflict inquiries; interfacing with professionals and legal assistants at all levels of seniority to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
• Assist in preparation and follow-up of both engagement letters and waiver letters
• Advise attorneys and staff on the Rules of Professional Conduct, including conflicts, and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies when drafting, reviewing and coordinating client engagement and conflict waiver letters
• Assist in reviewing terms of engagement, including outside counsel guidelines, for conflicts and business issues
• Assist with communicating firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts and intake and make recommendations for changes when appropriate
• Assist in building and tracking a database of identified business conflicts and other applicable data
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• J.D. degree from accredited law school and member in good standing of the state bar
• 3+ years of legal experience working with conflicts and knowledge of conflict rules
• Experience with Intapp a plus
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, clients and outside contacts
• Some travel may be required

About Burr & Forman

• Just as we recruit talented attorneys, we also seek and reward talented professional support staff. Our support staff is critical to client service efforts, and the service we provide our clients is critical to the life of our firm. Knowing this, we want to make the lives of the people who work here better. We want you to love your job; we want you to be enthusiastic about coming to work every day. Burr & Forman is recognized across the Southeast by various publications as a “Best Place to Work” and “Healthiest Employer.”
• Burr & Forman is a large firm, but we work hard to keep a small firm mindset. Burr is an energetic and engaging place to be, and is fulfilling on many levels. Here, you’ll get a chance to make a difference for our clients and for the community in which you live. Each year, the firm sets aside a week to honor the efforts of our staff. Staff Appreciation Week often includes a catered breakfast, an afternoon desert and coffee bar, gift cards, and a catered lunch.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…