Job Description
The Compliance Attorney is tasked with maintaining the law firm?s compliance with the ever-evolving legal standards and regulatory requirements. They play a critical role in risk management and in preventing legal issues before they arise. This position will work closely with the Firm?s Executive Director, Human Resources Director, Chief Information Officer, General Counsel and Co-Managing Partners. This position will regularly interface with the Firm?s partners on conflicts matters and engagement policies. Primary oversight of the Firm?s conflicts team (2 staff members); Address unusual issues and potential conflicts; Advise to define the scope of searches; Consult with partners regarding conflicts resolution and work with partners to obtain consent for disclosures necessary to request informed consent; Escalate conflicts matters to the General Counsel or Firm Management Committee as needed; Draft/review conflict waivers; Manage ethical and confidentiality walls in conjunction with the IT department; Develop best practices for ensuring compliance with conflicts rules; Assist with the identification of conflicts in lateral hiring. Review and oversee the process for tracking Firm engagement letters; Review client engagement policies received from new and existing clients; Create process to track and comply with client engagement policies; Review engagement letters which deviate from the Firm standard. Minimum five years of prior law firm experience in a similar or related role.
Practice Areas & Specialty
Conflicts/Ethics, Litigation
Key skill Required
- Compliance
- Informed Consent
- Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Risk Management
Designation
- Attorney
