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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an opening at Crowell: “Assistant Compliance Counsel” —

• The Assistant Compliance Counsel is responsible for providing compliance-related legal advice to the firm, and assisting management with administering the firm-wide Compliance Program.
• The Assistant Compliance Counsel works within the Office of the General Counsel to address the firm’s compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements in each of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates, and other jurisdictions as necessary.
• The Assistant Compliance Counsel collaborates with firm attorneys and members of the professional staff to research and advise on legal compliance issues, conduct risk assessments, develop related policies and procedures, devise and conduct trainings, investigate potential violations, and audit the firm’s compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, administering, and monitoring the firm-wide Compliance Program to minimize and manage risk.
• Conduct legal research on compliance obligations, and deliver written or oral presentations on conclusions and recommendations.
• Assess existing firm policies and procedures and recommend enhancements, including procedures regarding third party screening, reporting obligations, information governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and others.
• Draft compliance trainings on selected topics, and effectively deliver such training to firm personnel.
• Assist with audits of the firm’s compliance with certain policies and procedures and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
• Assist in responding to compliance-related requests from third parties, and participate in calls with firm clients to negotiate and resolve issues.
• Assist in devising and implementing risk assessments across key areas.
• Assist in investigating reports of breaches of laws, regulations, or firm policies.
• Identify means to collect data related to compliance effectiveness, and ways to use that data to enhance controls and other compliance efforts.
• Stay current with compliance program best practices and developments in risk management.
• Conduct outreach and education efforts in firm offices to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the Compliance Program.
• Assist the Office of the General Counsel with providing legal support and advice to the firm.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with lawyers and staff at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences, including the ability to explain complicated material in a concise manner.
  • Proven skills in analyzing legal precedent, applicable regulatory schemes, contractual obligations, and related information, and applying critical and creative analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
  • Demonstrated writing skills, including the ability to draft legal analyses, compliance policies, procedures, and related training materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop an effective plan for achieving objectives with appropriate milestones for executing the plan.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and a wide variety of legal issues, while maintaining productivity and managing workload.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and effectively with others in a collaborative team environment to accomplish assigned projects.
  • Ability to represent the firm with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Legal experience with one or more of the following major regulatory schemes in the US, EU, or UK: anti-money laundering; sanctions; data privacy; anti-corruption; employment. Equivalent experience with other legal regulatory issues will be considered in lieu of one of these areas.
• Education
  • The position requires a Juris Doctor.
• Experience
  • The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, preferably in an Am Law 100 law firm, during which knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position were attained. Experience devising or implementing compliance policies and procedures strongly preferred.

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

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight the second of two open risk roles at Analysis Group: “Conflict Analyst” (see previously: “Conflict Attorney“) —

Longtime blog reader Deborah Hopkins, the firm’s vice president of conflicts, provides some special context about Analysis Group, and why many of our law firm risk professionals reading might be curious about what life is like in the consulting world:

• “Analysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.”
• “For professionals with experience in the legal industry, this is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. Here, you can explore how the analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and sound judgment you’ve honed in a law firm setting can drive success in high-stakes economic consulting.  Join us to collaborate on impactful projects, expand your horizons, and make a difference in a field where critical analysis and exceptional decision-making are the foundation of success.”

About the role:

• The Conflict Analyst is responsible for assisting in the Legal Department’s risk management activities by performing business research and database content analyses designed to reduce risk.
• This function performs conflict checks, assists in the resolution of actual or potential conflicts, and functions in a quality control role for the case intake process by confirming data and identifying key content elements of the new case or lead.
• Responsibilities also include assistance with various projects undertaken by department leadership.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence and research on new cases and leads.
• Research company information on the web, such as annual reports, news articles, corporate affiliates, product names and product information.
• Research case information on the web using Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and federal and state court websites.
• Accurately enter case information into Firm’s conflict database, Intapp Open.
• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret database research results to identify and highlight potential conflict issues related to both parties and subject of the engagement.
• Organize relevant information and prepare succinct written case summaries that effectively communicate potential issues.
• Assist in the resolution of conflicts, which requires a high degree of contact with Managing Principals, the Firm’s
• General Counsel and other senior staff.
• Prepare necessary reports to submit to the Conflict Committee for review and approval of new cases and leads.
• Ensure case, client, and related party information is comprehensive and accurate, and identify key content elements of the new case or lead that support other administrative teams.
• Work with others in the Legal Department on engagement letter terms, and review and track engagement restrictions or agreed-upon terms to ensure compliance.
• Identify cases that require an information screen, and coordinate with the Risk System Administrator when information screens are necessary.
• Maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or JD preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of substantive relevant experience required.
• An ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of substantive relevant experience.
• Equivalent work experience in a professional service firm preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with colleagues, both verbally and through written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong PC capabilities, including Microsoft Office (Word, Intermediate Excel) required. Intapp Open experience a plus.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule dictated by business needs.
• Research skills required – Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Finder, Pacer, CourtLink, etc.
• An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences.
• To the extent permitted by applicable law, eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

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.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight the first of two open risk roles at Analysis Group: “Conflict Attorney.”

Longtime blog reader Deborah Hopkins, the firm’s vice president of conflicts, provides some special context about Analysis Group, and why many of our law firm risk professionals reading might be curious about what life is like in the consulting world:

• “Analysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.”
• “For professionals with experience in the legal industry, this is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. Here, you can explore how the analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and sound judgment you’ve honed in a law firm setting can drive success in high-stakes economic consulting.  Join us to collaborate on impactful projects, expand your horizons, and make a difference in a field where critical analysis and exceptional decision-making are the foundation of success.”

About the role:

• This non-practicing attorney works across key functional areas within the Legal Department to reduce risk to the firm, including intake and conflict processes, resolution of conflict issues, and review and maintenance of conflict restrictions in client agreements. This is a highly valued role on the conflicts team. The emphasis placed on the conflict process by firm partners and the unique nature of conflicts within the industry makes this a compelling opportunity. This position has direct exposure to the highest levels within the organization and offers an opportunity to play a key role in navigating increasingly complex conflict issues.
• Understanding the conflict process is essential to this role. Job Functions and responsibilities include:

Conflict Analysis

• Analyze new business for content integrity and necessary elements for complete conflict analysis.
• Perform research on all new cases, all parties associated with each case, including research on corporate affiliations, subject matter, law firms, and experts.
• Identify and analyze complex conflicts issues, compile, and analyze complex data, and furnish concise, detailed information in written report format.
• Facilitate discussions between consultants, provide guidance related to conflict concerns, and offer recommendations for resolution.
• Interact with the firm’s Conflict Committee

Support of the Conflict and Legal Leadership Teams:

• Help guide conflict staff with addressing conflict search findings and issues encountered in case intake requests.
• Identify areas for improvement to processes and procedures and assist with implementing change.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to others within the department regarding conflicts and business issues, best practices, etc.
• Collaborate with other firm departments to advance initiatives or ensure compliance with firm best practices.
• Assist with presentations and trainings pertaining to conflicts and case intake.

Client Agreements:

• Support the Legal Department’s contracting team in their review of conflict restrictions in client agreements by providing feedback regarding terms restricting AG’s work in other matters, and when necessary, suggest alternative language that could ultimately work for both the client and AG.
• Maintain firm records regarding conflicts, engagement terms, etc.
• Review agreements for relevant information and potential changes and update the Conflict database as necessary.

This position has a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the Boston office.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate is required. License to practice law in the United States required.
• Minimum of 3 years substantive relevant experience required.
• Experience in conflicts, professional liability, or compliance role in a large law firm setting preferred.
• Experience with Intapp Risk products preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical capabilities; ability to look at “big picture” and think proactively and forwardly.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem solving.
• Demonstrated success in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Team focused attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to be flexible, confident, and comfortable in a high demand, fast paced environment.
• Flexibility regarding work hours and schedule.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences.
• To the extent permitted by applicable law, eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

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.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at Davis, Graham  & Stubbs: “New Business Intake Specialist” —

• The New Business Intake Specialist is responsible for reviewing new client and matter documentation submitted through the firm’s business intake system and ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures regarding conflicts clearance and new business acceptance when attorneys seek to open, close, or modify clients and matters.
• The person in this role is responsible for assembling all of the information necessary for the firm’s Business Acceptance Partners to decide whether or not to approve the proposed new business or changes to existing matters.
• The New Business Intake Specialist is also responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely opening, tracking, and maintenance of all client matters and maintaining the integrity of the firm’s conflicts and client matter database and the firm’s administrative document library.
• The New Business Intake Specialist provides training on the conflicts and new business intake function to firm personnel and acts as a back-up to the Conflicts Analyst when necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Timely review the firm’s new business intake forms and related documents, including conflict reports, engagement agreements, and other relevant documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the firm’s guidelines and policies prior to approval by a Business Acceptance Partner;
• Communicate with the lawyers and staff involved in a new business request on any changes or additional information that may be necessary before the firm can accept the new business, conferring with the firm’s Conflicts Counsel and Conflicts Analyst where appropriate;
• Coordinate with library personnel to facilitate an investigation of prospective clients using established online databases with a view towards identifying high-risk and/or negative findings, circulating any findings to the firm’s Conflicts Counsel for further instructions;
• Escalate issues concerning exceptions to the firm’s new matter intake policies, including deviations from the firm’s standard terms of engagement, to the firm’s Conflicts Counsel and/or General Counsel prior to approval by a Business Acceptance Partner;
• Submit complete new business packages to the appropriate Business Acceptance Partners for required approvals;
  Once new business has been approved, follow established procedures and guidelines to open files accurately and efficiently;
• Confirm that all ethical walls have been properly established in Aderant, Records, and the firm’s document management system;
• Ensure that copies of fully-executed engagement agreements and waiver correspondence, outside counsel guidelines, ethical wall memoranda, and other engagement documentation have been stored in the firm’s administrative documents site;
• Contribute to an index of material provisions in each client outside counsel and/or billing guideline, circulating relevant documents and/or provisions to appropriate administrative staff;
• Perform regular audits of parties in the conflicts database to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or issues with others;
• Act as a back-up to the Conflicts Analyst when absences or workload issues arise;
• Provide ongoing guidance and training to attorneys and staff members on proper matter opening and management procedures and forms, including how to read conflict reports;
• Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of new conflicts and business intake policies and technologies;
• Serve as a liaison between the conflicts and new business team and other administrative departments to efficiently and accurately exchange information utilized by and maintained in IntApp, Aderant, records, and other firm systems;
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality requirements, when handling client information;
  Stay up to date with changes in regulations and ensure file management practices align with industry best practices; and
• Other projects and duties, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Superior focus, attention to detail, and skill in interpreting and analyzing information;
  Sound judgment in identifying potential ethical and other risk management issues in the new business intake process;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to deliver complex answers to or ask thoughtful questions of attorneys, management, and staff;
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with firm personnel at all levels;
  Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while dependably producing accurate work product within deadlines;
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with other team members to meet the strategic objectives of the conflicts and new business team;
• Possess a high level of ethical and professional responsibility and superior judgment in handling confidential information;
• Strong ability to learn new technologies, processes, and workflows as necessary; and
• Willingness to keep updated on trends and developments in the industry and to continue to develop skills, knowledge, and ability to improve processes and procedures.

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:

• Davis Graham business professionals are the foundation of our service-based organization
• Excellence in service comes from every member of our team, every day. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees who share our values: integrity, respect, fairness, diversity in background and interests, a good sense of humor, and collegiality.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at Wolf Greenfield “Conflicts Attorney” —

• Wolf Greenfield is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join the Business Intake & Conflicts Department. The position plays a critical role in facilitating the resolution of conflicts of interest related the intake of new business at the firm.
• The Conflicts Attorney will conduct comprehensive analyses and advise firm attorneys on matters related to conflicts of interest and the various rules of professional conduct.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies potential conflicts of interest associated with the intake of new business and assist firm attorneys in resolving them.
• Provides firm attorneys with clear and concise conflict reports that flag potential conflicts and business issues, along with recommended steps for resolution.
• Assists firm attorneys with reviewing and interpreting conflict reports and aid in conflicts clearance decisions.
• Drafts conflict waivers, engagement letters and other related documents or memos.
• Escalates issues as appropriate to the Sr. Manager of Business Intake and Conflicts, as well as the Office of General Counsel.
• Assists firm attorneys with drafting firm engagement letters.
• Fields questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.
• Erects and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
• As required, supplement the Conflicts Specialists in performing conflict searches
• Works closely with the Business Intake team on the matter opening and engagement letter process.
• Performs searches of external and internal databases for pertinent information on potential clients and/or related parties as requested.
• Works closely with legal recruiting and the Sr. Conflicts Manager on conflicts clearance for firm lateral hires.
• Works on special conflicts related projects and writing assignments as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. required along with 2 to 5 years of prior conflicts experience.
• Licensed to practice law in at least 1 state in US jurisdiction.
• Experience with intake and conflicts databases, such as Intapp.
• Excellent Communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Displays strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of conflicts of interest and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Location: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington DC or Remote

The expected salary range for this position is $120,400 – $164,600 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of a background check. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Wolf Greenfield offers a comprehensive benefit package focused on the overall well-being of firm employees. Our benefits include multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance. Eligibility for our employer sponsored 401(k) plan includes an employer match and discretionary profit sharing. The firm is invested in our employees development by providing tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Additionally, WGS offers further benefits and perks focused on employee well-being including generous paid time off; including sick time and vacation time, parental leave, commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support and much more!

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

And read more about Wolf Greenfield on their careers page.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight another open role at Littler: “Conflicts Analyst (Multiple Offices)” —

• The Conflicts Analyst is accountable for accurate conflicts analyses, completed in a timely fashion with sufficient care to detail and thoroughness so as to minimize risk to the Firm.
• This is a Hybrid position resident in Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Montana.
• Pursuant to California, Nevada, Colorado and Washington regulation the pay range is $32.16 to $38.65 hourly and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience other qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer generous compensation and benefits packages. For more information visit: https://www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.
• This role requires working hours aligned with the Pacific Time Zone, regardless of the candidate’s location. Applicants must be available to work standard business hours in PT.
• We offer generous compensation and benefits packages. For more information visit: https://www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that parties are entered correctly into the conflicts database, including corporate family trees, for conflicts purposes.
• Ensures that conflicts analyses are communicated accurately and thoroughly to attorneys or management in writing (where appropriate) and orally. Accountable for responsiveness, clear communication and excellent service toward internal customers.
• Perform such other/additional duties as may from time to time be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated familiarity with InTapp-Open, Elite or other conflicts software. Familiarity with Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Portal or other corporate-family or legal research tools. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • communicate complicated and detailed conflicts analyses to attorneys or management in writing or orally. Demonstrated ability to communicate with and effectively follow the direction of a diverse group of attorneys and staff, and to provide good customer service to all levels of an organization.
  • Organize and prioritize numerous tasks
  • Address tasks in a logical sequence and
  • Minimize errors while maintaining quick turnaround times. Demonstrated ability to prioritize the work of others and appropriately balance responsiveness with accuracy and thoroughness
• Demonstrated familiarity with law firm engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, conflict waiver agreements, and basic elements of law firm structure and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to run conflicts searches with Boolean logic and review conflicts reports for potential conflicts of interest, take steps to resolve potential conflicts, and appropriately escalate issues if needed Demonstrated ability to analyze accurately potential conflicts of interest, including investigating the facts of the situation by asking questions of attorneys and analyzing data housed in firm systems. Awareness of (a) cures for conflicts such as waivers and ethics screens and (b) conflicts that cannot be waived.

Education and Certifications::

• Required: Associate’s degree or relevant education and experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Paralegal certificate.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2+ years relevant experience in a law firm.

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

About Littler

At Littler, we understand that workplace issues can’t wait. With access to more than 1,800 employment attorneys in over 100 offices around the world, our clients don’t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. What’s distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quo—delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, we’re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working a minimum of 20 hours a week. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.

For more information about our benefits visit: www.littler.com/benefits/state-detailshttp://www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Jennifer Carrion at jvivanco@littler.com with “Conflicts Analyst” in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight another open position at Morris, Manning & Martin. Following on last week’s post highlighting the open “Conflicts Manager” position, today’s focus is on: “Conflicts Analyst” —

• Reports to: Conflicts Manager
• Morris Manning & Martin, LLP is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst to add to our growing team. The Conflicts Analyst will assist the Conflicts Manager with resolving escalated issues, while demonstrating an exceptional team-player approach, assisting other team members with tasks, and promoting departmental cohesiveness.
• The ideal candidate will have a J.D. with at least three (3) or more years of experience in mid- to large-sized law firms, and is extremely proficient in utilizing Intapp software.

Responsibilities

• Provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts checks, RFPs and other conflicts materials
• Manage department’s intake of requests from attorneys, Accounting, and others, and provide accurate and timely responses
• Work with attorneys to negotiate specific terms as needed; maintain accurate records and tracking system
• Assist in administration of ethical screens and ensure screening records are complete
• Execute lateral candidate review processes
• Manage the engagement letter and conflicts waiver processes
• New business intake review from start to finish (including searching and final analysis)
• Conflicts searching and review with minimal guidance outside of complicated conflicts issues or other items specifically noted for escalation
• Provides guidance to junior team members and assists Conflicts Manager with special tasks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a law firm environment
• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) required, or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform duties of the position
• Experience drafting waivers, reviewing engagement letters, and preferrable experience with ethical walls
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Detail oriented with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and coordinate work with others as necessary to bring projects to successful completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Ability to communicate with attorneys and firm personnel at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience with conflicts software; Aderant and Intapp preferred

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

About Morris, Manning & Martin

Selecting which law firm to join is a critically important decision. We are not all the same. Your choice will determine the types of cases you work on, the people who become your colleagues and friends, and the opportunities you have for professional success.

From legal assistants to senior partners, Morris, Manning & Martin values our employees. This is evident from the number of employees that have spent their 5+, 10+, 15+ years or even their entire career with us. If you are interested in joining the MMM family, please review our open positions below.

Learn more and apply here.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Morris, Manning & Martin: “Conflicts Manager” —

• Reports to: Conflicts Partners and the Director of Knowledge Management
• 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

• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff in a high-paced environment to identify and resolve issues while providing excellent customer service
• Must be able to use independent judgement and discretion when making decisions, as well as display excellent leadership skills necessary for effective management
• Ability to recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential
• Demonstrated knowledge of law firm ethical principles, concepts and procedures
• Ability to understand and enforce client service standards and expectations within a law firm and/or professional services environment
• Must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to effectively supervise others, including hiring, training, managing workflow, and managing performance
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements
• Must be able to identify, recommend and implement opportunities for policy, process, technology and system improvements

Education and Experience

• J.D. degree required, along with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience processing legal conflicts checks
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of employees
• Aderant and Intapp experience preferred

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.

About Morris, Manning & Martin

Selecting which law firm to join is a critically important decision. We are not all the same. Your choice will determine the types of cases you work on, the people who become your colleagues and friends, and the opportunities you have for professional success.

From legal assistants to senior partners, Morris, Manning & Martin values our employees. This is evident from the number of employees that have spent their 5+, 10+, 15+ years or even their entire career with us. If you are interested in joining the MMM family, please review our open positions below.

Learn more and apply here.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight a second open position at Dentons Canada. Following on last week’s post highlighting the open “Senior Conflicts Attorney” position, today’s focus is on: “Conflicts Lawyer”

The Opportunity

• Are you an experienced lawyer who looks for creative and pragmatic solutions to issues and enjoys collaborating within a dynamic team? If so, Dentons Canada is offering a unique, groundbreaking and exciting opportunity for experienced fee earners with a minimum of 2- 3 years of experience.
• Looking for a change in lifestyle and pace, whilst working for one of the most reputable international law firms? We are looking to recruit Conflicts Lawyers to assess legal and commercial conflicts of interest issues under the applicable professional rules, across our different offices.
• You do not need any prior conflicts experience, rather you will be joining a pioneering team consisting of other ex fee earners and professionals—the first of its kind in Canada. Training in the applicable Canadian professional rules will be provided. A prior fee earning background at preferably an international business law firm or large national law firm is strongly preferred.

The Role

• At Dentons, we take risk and compliance seriously. That is why we have set up a new approach to assessing conflicts which aligns with the approach of other global firms in international jurisdictions such as London and New York. We carry out detailed, commercially pragmatic assessments that protect our clients’ interests and our Firm.
• In this role, you will be working on assessing whether we can take on a range of mandates and how. These are often complex and involve high profile clients and deals. Your work will also span the breadth of the globe as our Conflict Lawyers often work with our numerous overseas offices in Europe, the US and Australia as well as many others.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 and lateral partner hires, across various practice areas including financing, M&A, insolvency, and litigation. Propose and manage commercially appropriate resolutions
• Advise on the Firm’s strategic sector and client interests in commercial conflicts.
• Facilitate discussions between partners and stakeholders firmwide to navigate and resolve conflicts.
• Draft and review conflicts-related language for client engagement letters and terms, providing related advice on potential conflicts issues.
• Assess conflicts issues and prepare commercially appropriate responses to high value RFPs
• Provide ad hoc advice to partners and fee earners as needed.
• Inform lawyers and professionals about the firm’s conflicts rights and obligations under existing client engagement agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of a 2- 3 years’ experience as a lawyer, preferably with an international business law firm, or a large national law firm (in Canada).
• Strong high level knowledge of a variety of practice areas to understand where possible conflicts issues may arise within them.
• Personal Skills and Attributes
• Excellent commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Exhibits diligence and attention to detail, with a systematic and organized approach to tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates strong collaborative skills, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels within the Firm.
• Applies sound judgment, making informed decisions and staying calm in challenging situations.
• Takes a proactive approach, with a client-centered mindset and the ability to apply problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve issues.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, managing difficult situations with poise and within tight deadlines.
• Supports the Firm’s values, contributing to an environment of equal opportunities and diversity.
• Represents the Firm professionally, showing a commitment to ethical conduct and privacy.

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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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.

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