Venable LLP
Conflicts Attorney
You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a
Conflicts Attorney
to be responsible for facilitating the conflicts resolution process for new business, providing legal analysis of potential conflicts of interest to the Ethics Committee Chairperson and firm attorneys.
Responsibilities
Analyzing conflicts for new clients, matters, and lateral hires using internal systems and external databases (e.g., Lexis, D&B, Hoovers)
Recommending conflict resolutions and coordinating with attorneys and clients on waivers and disclosures
Drafting and reviewing conflicts waivers and engagement letters in line with applicable ethical rules
Approving new matters following clearance; ensuring conflict issues are identified and resolved efficiently
Reviewing RFPs, FOIA responses, and deposition bookings for conflicts and ethical compliance
Reviewing and resolving conflicts for lateral candidates; drafting consent letters and coordinating with impacted attorneys
Documenting findings and escalating unresolved issues to firm leadership as needed
Reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs) for conflict-related provisions; advising on necessary updates to internal data
Addressing and troubleshooting OCG-related conflicts and ensuring accuracy of affiliate and subsidiary information
Recommending and managing implementation and updates of ethical screens
Staying current on legal ethics regulations and updating firm processes and databases accordingly
Providing training to legal staff on ethics and conflict procedures
Monitoring legal industry developments and firm dockets for potential conflicts or risk exposures
Qualifications
A Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in the state where the candidate will be working; must maintain active CLE or MCLE credit status
A minimum of three years law practice experience
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and municipal government organizational structures and ability to advise the Ethics Committee on conflict issues as they relate to firm clients and/or attorneys regarding government entities
Thorough understanding of conflicts of interest, including the Rules of Professional Conduct
Ability to research, analyze, summarize and recommend conflict resolutions of actual and potential conflicts of interest to the Ethics Committee and legal staff
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to make persuasive arguments to varying levels within the organization; strong time management skills
Continual attention to detail in researching and analyzing potential conflicts of interest
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of responsibilities and the aptitude for effective and creative problem solving
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact and diplomacy
Ability to participate in on-call rotation and respond via telephone to emergency after-hours conflict checks
Pay Range (Baltimore, MD) $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Pay Range (Washington, DC) $125,000 - $160,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.
Benefits Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.
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Conflicts Attorney
to be responsible for facilitating the conflicts resolution process for new business, providing legal analysis of potential conflicts of interest to the Ethics Committee Chairperson and firm attorneys.
Responsibilities
Analyzing conflicts for new clients, matters, and lateral hires using internal systems and external databases (e.g., Lexis, D&B, Hoovers)
Recommending conflict resolutions and coordinating with attorneys and clients on waivers and disclosures
Drafting and reviewing conflicts waivers and engagement letters in line with applicable ethical rules
Approving new matters following clearance; ensuring conflict issues are identified and resolved efficiently
Reviewing RFPs, FOIA responses, and deposition bookings for conflicts and ethical compliance
Reviewing and resolving conflicts for lateral candidates; drafting consent letters and coordinating with impacted attorneys
Documenting findings and escalating unresolved issues to firm leadership as needed
Reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs) for conflict-related provisions; advising on necessary updates to internal data
Addressing and troubleshooting OCG-related conflicts and ensuring accuracy of affiliate and subsidiary information
Recommending and managing implementation and updates of ethical screens
Staying current on legal ethics regulations and updating firm processes and databases accordingly
Providing training to legal staff on ethics and conflict procedures
Monitoring legal industry developments and firm dockets for potential conflicts or risk exposures
Qualifications
A Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in the state where the candidate will be working; must maintain active CLE or MCLE credit status
A minimum of three years law practice experience
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and municipal government organizational structures and ability to advise the Ethics Committee on conflict issues as they relate to firm clients and/or attorneys regarding government entities
Thorough understanding of conflicts of interest, including the Rules of Professional Conduct
Ability to research, analyze, summarize and recommend conflict resolutions of actual and potential conflicts of interest to the Ethics Committee and legal staff
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to make persuasive arguments to varying levels within the organization; strong time management skills
Continual attention to detail in researching and analyzing potential conflicts of interest
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of responsibilities and the aptitude for effective and creative problem solving
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact and diplomacy
Ability to participate in on-call rotation and respond via telephone to emergency after-hours conflict checks
Pay Range (Baltimore, MD) $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Pay Range (Washington, DC) $125,000 - $160,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.
Benefits Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.
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