Husch Blackwell

Conflicts Counsel Manager

Husch Blackwell

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $151,000 - $308,000 per year

About the role

  • oversees a team of Conflicts Counsel who work within the Conflicts Department to identify and resolve conflicts of interest issues
  • directs and conducts specific processes of the Conflicts Counsel team, including timely and thorough review, identification and resolution of conflicts of interest issues
  • prepares conflicts waivers and engagement letter language as needed
  • maintains thorough and accurate records of conflicts resolutions
  • exercises a high level of discretion and independent judgment while complying and enforcing Departmental and Firm policies and procedures
  • prepares and delivers trainings for Conflicts team as well as firm attorneys and staff on topics related to conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor and an active law license in the U.S.
  • Five or more years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Counsel, or other similar position in an international or large domestic law firm.
  • Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
  • Experience with InTapp Open required.
  • Ability to identify and analyze complex conflict of interest issues and problems 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.
Benefits
  • 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
  • more
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Hard Skills & Tools
Juris Doctorconflicts resolutionconflicts waivers preparationengagement letter draftingconflict of interest analysisMicrosoft OfficeInTapp Open
Soft Skills
discretionindependent judgmenttraining deliveryeffective communicationproblem-solvingprioritizationresponsiveness
Certifications
active law license