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.