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Job Title
Risk Counsel
Job Location
Atlanta
Job Type
Fee earners
Country/Territory
United States
Region
The Americas
Description
Clyde & Co US LLP seeks smart, capable, responsible individual
for the role of Conflicts Counsel to work with the Office of the US
General Counsel. This is an opportunity to support the growing and
dynamic business of the US' preeminent insurance coverage law firm.
The work environment is collegial and professional. Your role will
involve research and analysis associated with new matters, changes in
existing matters, and new hires. As a member of the Office of the US
General Counsel, you will work closely with Firm attorneys, the
Business Acceptance Unit, and other departments within the Firm around
the globe to identify and navigate possible legal and commercial
conflicts of interest. This position is critical to identifying
potential risk, communicating potential resolution, and securing the
necessary approvals as part of the business intake and new hire
process. The ideal candidate possesses strong written and
communication skills, exceptional research abilities, works well under
pressure, enjoys collaboration and being part of a team, and is a
proven problem-solver. The position demands strong and reasoned
judgment, sound decision-making skills, and an orientation towards
service and client satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will interact well with people at all levels
with a high degree of respect, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Essential Functions
Advise Firm attorneys and staff regarding conflict of interest
issues associated with new matters and lateral attorney/paralegal candidates.
Educate Firm attorneys and staff regarding policies and procedures
relating to conflicts and business intake issues.
Assist department leadership in the coordination of daily workflow
to ensure that performance of staff is meeting the needs of the attorneys.
Assist department leadership in establishing new methods and
standards for searching and analysis of all conflicts of interest
searches performed by the department, monitoring for consistency,
accuracy and thoroughness.
Support training of new hires.
Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and
ethical wall memoranda.
Communicate directly with Firm attorneys and clients to draft and
negotiate engagement letters and conflict waiver letters.
Support Firm's Business Acceptance Unit.
Assist department leadership as needed.
Keep abreast and informed of current rules, law and business
issues that may impact Firm attorneys.
Have substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct,
regulatory schemes governing attorneys across numerous states and
legal ethics issues.
Available to address Firm's global needs across multiple time
zones - including evenings and weekends.
Other duties as necessitated by the business.
Qualifications & Requirements
Law degree from an accredited law school.
Active bar license in good standing in a state where Clyde &
Co US LLP maintains an office.
5+ years of law firm experience, specifically in conflicts, risk
management or insurance coverage.
Experience in conflicts identification and clearance.
Work Environment
Remote or in-office.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting,
hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation,
evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if
necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color,
creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance,
family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender
identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence,
national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military
veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical
or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations
successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors
that underpin global trade and commercial activity. When you work at
Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200
legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide
the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our
delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel
with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to
operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.
For more about the firm, its lawyers, offices and areas of expertise
and for the latest industry thought leadership please visitwww.clydeco.com
Our Values Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make,
unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients
and our firm. We:
Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success.
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
center of everything we do.
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and
believe our differences result in greater achievement.
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as
we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and
contributes to growth.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
**Principals only**
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.