Gibson Dunn
Legal
ConflictsAttorney
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“Conflicts Attorney at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Conflicts of interest, Professional responsibility, Legal software. Assist with conflicts clearance. Review conflicts reports”
Industry & Context.
Analyze information; Critical thinking; Creative thinking; Draw valid conclusions; Develop solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles, Experience analyzing conflicts of interest, Basic knowledge of legal software, Ability to communicate clearly, Ability to organize and prioritize work, Ability to adapt to changing priorities, Ability to analyze and interpret information, Methodological approach to work, Technological skills, Aptitude for learning new systems, Able to work under pressure, Qualified lawyer/solicitor, 3 years of experience
Nice to Have
Knowledge of conflicts clearance software, Knowledge of ethical screening software
What You'll Do.
Assist with conflicts clearance
Review conflicts reports
Analyze conflicts reports
Resolve conflict of interest issues
Obtain necessary waivers
Draft ethics wall memos
Analyze new matter requests
Review engagement letters
Communicate with partners
Communicate with management
Review client outside counsel guidelines
Assess firm's ability to comply
Supervise Resolution Analysts
Conduct orientation of staff
Conduct orientation of attorneys
Consult with partners
Consult with professional responsibility committee
Consult with information governance
Create screening restrictions
Maintain screening restrictions
Maintain records of conflicts resolutions
Maintain records of communications
Develop expertise on conflicts rules
Formulate templates for analysis
Perform corporate research
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface with Firm's partners; Work closely with General Counsel; Work closely with Legal Operations; Work closely with Chief Legal Operations Officer; Work closely with Director of Conflicts; Work closely with Information Governance; Work closely with partners
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
Summary: Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in London or Singapore, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of conflicts clearance for new clients, new matters, and lateral candidates. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for daily review and analysis of conflicts and other issues related to firm acceptance of new clients, new matters and lateral attorneys, and will interface with the Firm's partners regarding approval of new matter and lateral attorney hiring requests. The Conflicts Attorney will handle additional assignments from the Firm's General Counsel and Legal Operations team, as needed. This role reports to the Director, Conflicts Attorneys & Assistant General Counsel and will work closely with the Firm’s Office of General Counsel, Chief Legal Operations Officer, Director of Conflicts & Information Governance, and partners throughout the Firm. Responsibilities include: Analyzing conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflict problems to ensure new matters and attorney hires are compliant with the firm’s conflict and risk management policies and procedures. Resolving conflict of interest issues (to include obtaining necessary waivers and drafting ethics wall memos) related to the firm's clearance of new clients, new matters and lateral attorneys. Analyzing information provided with new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and applicable rules of professional responsibility and reviews and edits draft engagement letters for compliance with same. Proactively communicating with partners and management regarding complex conflicts issues. Reviewing cl
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