Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

The Senior Conflicts Attorney leads the conflict resolution process for complex and high impact matters. This position ensures new matters and attorney hires are compliant with the firm’s conflicts and risk management policies and procedures and works with senior firm leadership to review all escalated conflicts matters. The Senior Conflicts Attorney works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior leadership and serve as the departmental liaison to clear escalated conflicts issues

Lead the conflicts clearance process for complex and sensitive matters; serves as a point of contact for the Conflicts Attorneys for all escalated matters

Conduct conflict analysis on new firm business and lateral hires

Prepare, audit, and present conflict reports to attorneys to resolve issues in a timely manner

Consult with partners, Professional Responsibility Committee, and Information Governance to create and maintain effective screening restrictions

Review engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to ensure firm-wide compliance

Perform legal research, including review of case law and jurisdictional issues related to conflicts clearance, lateral hiring, ethical walls, and related issues

Assist the Director of Conflicts and Client Intake with overseeing the Conflicts Attorneys team’s workflow and training

Lead the training and onboarding of Conflicts Attorneys

Job Specifications:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing

At least seven (7) years of related work experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)

Knowledge of time entry and conflict of interest databases

Knowledge of legal research tools and databases

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong leadership and analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $167,000 - $214,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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