Director of Conflicts

As of July 25th, a prominent law firm is seeking a Director of Conflicts. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of legal ethics and conflicts and will oversee conflicts across the firm. The position will involve:

• Supervising the prompt evaluation, determination, and resolution of potential conflicts of interests.
• Advising Partners, Associates, Paralegals, and other support staff on related procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Managing the team and ensuring practices are in line with firm goals.
• Handling risk management initiatives and documenting internal procedures.
• Supporting lateral attorney and new client onboarding with regard to conflicts matters.

Requirements:

• JD and active bar admission.
• Extensive experience managing conflicts in a large law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of US, European, and Asian legal and ethical regulations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish positive rapport with attorneys and firm leadership.
• Strong research, problem-resolution, and analytical thinking abilities.
• Well-versed in conflicts best practices and have a proactive work ethic.

Resumes may be submitted in confidence to ciara@leaselabau.com