Lateral Conflicts Attorney

Dentons - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lateral Conflicts Attorney at Dentons US LLP will support personnel across the firm by reviewing and analyzing conflicts information related to lateral candidates. This remote position involves identifying potential conflicts, facilitating resolutions, and maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance and integrity in conflict management.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of conflicts information provided by lateral candidate(s).
• Identify potential conflict issues, and provide conflict resolutions.
• Utilize available internal and external databases to review and analyze conflicts of interest reports with respect to conflicts information provided by a prospective incoming lateral(s).
• Facilitate resolution of potential conflicts issues for incoming portable work identified by a lateral candidate(s).
• Advise as to necessary waivers. Assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters or other documentation for Partner reviews.
• Proactively communicate with department leadership teams on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues.
• Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions in order to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest.
• Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Requirements

• JD and must be licensed to practice law with at least 3 years of legal experience.
• Prior experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work productively with firm personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency and quality.
• Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome.
• Strong legal research skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with conflicts analysis strongly preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall and business intake software a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses