Conflicts Counsel

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to support our firm. This position can be remote or hybrid, preferred to be near one of our offices. Must be detail oriented, have strong computer skills, strong oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, the ability to perform well under pressure, and active bar membership in good standing. The ideal candidate would have at least two years’ experience in conflicts clearance in a large law firm but strong candidates without specific conflicts experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest and assist Attorneys in resolving them.
• Review and analyze lateral and new attorney conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest and assist Attorneys and Firm Management in resolving them.
• Provide concise and complete summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution for Attorneys and NBI Coordinators.
• Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations.
• Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Attorneys, NBI staff and the Assistant General Counsel to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Exercise discretion and professional independent judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
• Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, for Attorneys and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before files are opened.
• Review language in Attorney drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts and engagement issues.
• Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm engagement policies; work with Attorneys to appropriate address deviations.
• Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm processes for implementing walls.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which Polsinelli maintains offices, and jurisdictional differences in all states and practice areas in which Polsinelli conducts business.
• Monitor ABA and jurisdictional rules for changes; suggest modifications in firm policy to the Assistant General Counsel for approval.
• Perform legal research, as needed, and draft memos to define firm policies or to resolve potential conflict of interest situations.
• Participate in professional organizations that promote the ongoing education and development of professional ethics in the legal industry.
• Assist with special projects as requested by the Assistant General Counsel or General Counsel.
• Other duties as assigned by the NBI Manager, Director of Risk & Records, General Counsel or other members of Polsinelli leadership.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and Database Management.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technologies that support the daily operations of the NBI department, including InTapp Open, Elite and/or other conflicts database systems.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $125,000 - $145,000.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Conflicts clearance in a large law firm.

Education

• Juris Doctor or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)