[Hiring] Conflicts Attorney @Stoel Rives

Role Description

Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Attorney. This position is part of a team that provides conflict of interest analysis and guidance in support of the firm’s centralized conflict clearing process. Although principally responsible for new business and new talent conflicts clearance, Conflicts Attorneys may also be involved in conflicts clearance relating to responses to RFPs and external publications.

• Analyze conflict reports for new business and potential new hires.
• Communicate results to effectively reach resolution on conflict requests and document all outcomes.
• Exercise judgment to escalate uncertain or unusual conflict situations to Firm Counsel and the Director of Business Intake and Conflicts.
• Draft consent letters as requested by firm attorneys.
• Work with the Business Intake Department to construct, monitor, and disable ethical walls.
• Recommend process/service improvements, solutions, and policy changes to better meet client needs.
• Ensure compliance with conflicts-related Firm policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of department procedures and processes.
• Attend regular staff meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar membership in the jurisdiction of at least one Firm office location required.
• Experience with conflicts of interest analysis or related risk management initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with Intapp Open preferred.

Requirements

• Must utilize Firm resources to provide timely and thorough responses to all incoming conflict inquiries.
• Produce high quality work consistent with conflict clearance goals.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Listen and respond to all inquiries in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Navigate various communication styles to effectively deliver analysis and advice.
• Handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism.

Benefits

• Pay range: $94,000 - $208,000, varying based on skills and experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid family & medical leave.
• Competitive PTO.
• Remote work options.
• Medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life options.
• Generous firm-contributed health savings account.
• Pre-tax transportation/parking plan with an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals working 3+ days/week in the office.
• Annual contribution into the employee's retirement plan.

Company Description

This position is exempt. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an expectation to work whatever hours are necessary to accomplish the assigned responsibilities. This position is fully remote.