Associate

Conflicts Attorney — Legal Risk (Chicago)

  • LocationChicago, Illinois
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$145k–$192k
  • PracticeCompliance & Regulatory, Real Estate

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Experienced attorney to join a global firm's Legal Risk Management team in Chicago to manage conflicts-of-interest clearance for client matters. The role works closely with lawyers across domestic and international offices to identify, analyze and resolve ethical and business conflict issues.

Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and resolving conflicts reports, coordinating search requests, advising on engagement letters and waivers, and supporting new-business intake. The role also contributes to projects on conflicts best practices and maintains awareness of ethics rules across relevant jurisdictions.

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission
  • Experience with conflicts clearance, legal risk, or ethics advisory work in a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail, analytical problem-solving ability and capacity to manage multiple assignments independently
  • Comfort learning and using conflicts software and other legal intake systems; familiarity with ethics rules across jurisdictions preferred

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