Conflicts Attorney

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description: Conflicts Attorney Lead Legal Support. Drive Exceptional Client Service. Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP 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. What You'll Do Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including drafting of waivers 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 General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, claims counsel and various firm committees. Analyze complex factual situations and spot issues where problems might occur. Draft waivers and engagement and joint representation letters in final format. Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers. Other related legal work as needed. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the Firm's attendance expectations. 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... For full info follow application link. Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0A3CFEFA0DFC414C