Hybrid Conflicts Counsel

at DLA Piper

• Job title: Conflicts Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $127,262 - $202,352 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Conflicts Counsel at DLA Piper advising attorneys on conflict-of-interest issues, drafting waivers and managing conflict resolution across practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist firm attorneys and staff in identification and resolution of conflicts of interest
• Analyze prospective legal matters across practice groups to identify conflicts of interest
• Serve as escalation point for Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake teams
• Advise regarding conflicts resolution, including closed client and former lateral client references and affiliate questions
• Draft and review engagement terms, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda
• Support onboarding of lateral attorney/paralegal candidates as necessary
• Work as part of a team with Office of General Counsel attorneys and Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake staff
• Identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and recommend responses
• Respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Track, manage, and prioritize responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests
• Provide leadership and manage a team of business professionals, including coaching, mentoring and professional development and providing performance feedback
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• JD
• 3 years’ experience in law firm or in-house legal department
• Prior experience in conflicts resolution or law firm risk management highly preferred
• Substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and current state of legal ethics issues
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to work outside regular business hours when needed and to travel on occasion
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time (on-screen reading and typing)
• No immigration sponsorship available
• Applicants must apply directly online (agency applications will not be considered)

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive package of benefits
• Hybrid work schedule and option to work remotely
• Coaching, mentoring and professional development