King & Spalding
Legal Services
Conflicts&EthicsSpecialist
“Conflicts & Ethics Specialist at King & Spalding. Skills: Conflicts & Ethics analysis, New business intake review, Compliance with Firm policies. Conduct comprehensive reviews of new business intake forms, conflict reports, and engagement terms to identify and resolve potential business and ethical conflicts, ensuring full compliance with Firm policies prior to matter initiation.. Draft and review waiver letters, engagement letters, and communicate with lawyers and staff on any changes or additi”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring full compliance with Firm policies prior to matter initiation.
Industry & Context.
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Primary availability is required during business hours from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm or 11:00 am to 7:30 pm (EST) with flexibility to work outside of this standard schedule as needed., This position is part of a required periodic on-call rotation., Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excellent oral and written communication skills, Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, A working knowledge of the rules of professional conduct, Responsive, demonstrate sound judgment, and can work well under pressure, Ability to adapt to changing priorities, maintain a fast pace, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload
Nice to Have
Previous conflicts experience including reviewing conflict reports, researching corporate affiliations, drafting waivers, advising Firm lawyers on conflict or relationship issues and relevant Firm policies, and knowledge of conflicts rules across U. S. and non-U. S. jurisdictions
What You'll Do.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of new business intake forms
and engagement terms to identify and resolve potential business and ethical conflicts
ensuring full compliance with Firm policies prior to matter initiation.
Draft and review waiver letters
and communicate with lawyers and staff on any changes or additional information that may be necessary before the Firm can accept the new business.
Provide advice to attorneys in connection with conflicts of interest analysis
and Firm policies related to new business intake.
Oversee the onboarding of transferring matters for lateral partners.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Associate Director of New Business Intake and a team of Conflicts & Ethics Attorneys.; Communicate with lawyers and staff on any changes or additional information that may be necessary before the Firm can accept the new business.
Communication Scope
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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