Husch Blackwell
Overview
Conflicts Counsel role at Husch Blackwell LLP. The Conflicts Counsel will be a member of the Conflicts Department who collaborates with colleagues within the Conflicts, Client Engagement, and Risk Management departments of the firm to identify and resolve conflicts of interest issues related to the intake and maintenance of new and existing business, lateral clearance, outside counsel guidelines (OCGs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and other conflicts-related issues, as needed. Responsibilities
Directs and conducts specific processes in the Conflicts Department, including efficient review, identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, drafting conflicts waivers, review of lateral candidates, OCGs, and provides recommendations regarding ethical wall implementation and conflicts-related language for engagement letters. Maintains timely and clear communication with partners, staff, and firm leadership regarding conflicts requests and complex conflicts questions; maintaining thorough and accurate records of conflicts resolutions; assisting with identifying, resolving, and documenting erroneous, outdated, or incomplete conflicts information in existing records in order to maintain the integrity of information. Exercises discretion and independent judgment while complying with departmental and firm policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct related to conflicts of interest and client engagement agreements. Maintains knowledge of legal ethics, case law, and professional responsibility rules related to conflicts of interest; reviews client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations; works with billing and relationship Partners to address deviations. Assists with the review and clearance of new hire candidates, including complete conflicts analysis and resolution, drafting engagement agreements and waivers as needed, communicating with recruiting and firm leadership regarding the status of conflicts issues for a candidate, and providing training to a new lateral partner hire. Reviews outside counsel guidelines and works with partners to prepare responses to clients that align with firm needs and requirements; assists in the maintenance and documentation of clients’ agreements within our conflicts software and databases. Prepares and delivers trainings for Conflicts team as well as firm attorneys and staff on topics related to conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements
Juris Doctor and active law license in the U.S. in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides. Three or more years of direct, full-time conflicts experience at a large law firm required. Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. Experience with on-line reference materials and Boolean searching techniques preferred. Experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms strongly preferred. Ability to identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and to recommend and implement solutions. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to track, manage, and effectively prioritize numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests. Strong writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate in an effective manner, particularly with respect to summarizing and simplifying complex or numerous conflicts issues. Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations on occasion as needed. Compensation And Benefits
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows: State of California: $125,000 - $239,000 State of Colorado: $115,000 - $205,000 State of Illinois: $113,000 - $219,000 Jersey City, NJ: $136,000 - $246,000 State of Maryland: $121,000 - $184,000 State of Massachusetts: $125,000 - $239,000 State of Minnesota: $125,000 - $207,000 State of New York: $116,000 - $251,000 State of Vermont: $124,000 - $237,000 State of Washington: $121,000 - $230,000 Washington, D.C.: $161,000 - $237,000 The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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Conflicts Counsel role at Husch Blackwell LLP. The Conflicts Counsel will be a member of the Conflicts Department who collaborates with colleagues within the Conflicts, Client Engagement, and Risk Management departments of the firm to identify and resolve conflicts of interest issues related to the intake and maintenance of new and existing business, lateral clearance, outside counsel guidelines (OCGs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and other conflicts-related issues, as needed. Responsibilities
Directs and conducts specific processes in the Conflicts Department, including efficient review, identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, drafting conflicts waivers, review of lateral candidates, OCGs, and provides recommendations regarding ethical wall implementation and conflicts-related language for engagement letters. Maintains timely and clear communication with partners, staff, and firm leadership regarding conflicts requests and complex conflicts questions; maintaining thorough and accurate records of conflicts resolutions; assisting with identifying, resolving, and documenting erroneous, outdated, or incomplete conflicts information in existing records in order to maintain the integrity of information. Exercises discretion and independent judgment while complying with departmental and firm policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct related to conflicts of interest and client engagement agreements. Maintains knowledge of legal ethics, case law, and professional responsibility rules related to conflicts of interest; reviews client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations; works with billing and relationship Partners to address deviations. Assists with the review and clearance of new hire candidates, including complete conflicts analysis and resolution, drafting engagement agreements and waivers as needed, communicating with recruiting and firm leadership regarding the status of conflicts issues for a candidate, and providing training to a new lateral partner hire. Reviews outside counsel guidelines and works with partners to prepare responses to clients that align with firm needs and requirements; assists in the maintenance and documentation of clients’ agreements within our conflicts software and databases. Prepares and delivers trainings for Conflicts team as well as firm attorneys and staff on topics related to conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements
Juris Doctor and active law license in the U.S. in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides. Three or more years of direct, full-time conflicts experience at a large law firm required. Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. Experience with on-line reference materials and Boolean searching techniques preferred. Experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms strongly preferred. Ability to identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and to recommend and implement solutions. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to track, manage, and effectively prioritize numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests. Strong writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate in an effective manner, particularly with respect to summarizing and simplifying complex or numerous conflicts issues. Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations on occasion as needed. Compensation And Benefits
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows: State of California: $125,000 - $239,000 State of Colorado: $115,000 - $205,000 State of Illinois: $113,000 - $219,000 Jersey City, NJ: $136,000 - $246,000 State of Maryland: $121,000 - $184,000 State of Massachusetts: $125,000 - $239,000 State of Minnesota: $125,000 - $207,000 State of New York: $116,000 - $251,000 State of Vermont: $124,000 - $237,000 State of Washington: $121,000 - $230,000 Washington, D.C.: $161,000 - $237,000 The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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