Conflicts Staff Attorney - Sidley Austin LLP

Summary

The Conflicts Staff Attorney will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues Firmwide. This position will report to the New Business Conflicts Staff Attorney Manager and will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel, Director of Conflicts/Legal, Director of Conflicts/Operations, Conflicts and New Business Team, Lateral Conflicts Team, and Firm partners.  This role can reside in any of the Firm’s U.S. offices and is a hybrid in-office position. Job responsibilities and duties  will include a combination of the below depending on whether you are focused on clearing New Business or Lateral Hires.  There is overlap in responsibilities and training provided.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts reports for all new business, informational requests, and changes in current matters that arise
• Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to all new business.
• Prepare a Conflicts Summary for Firm lawyers outlining conflicts results
• Work closely with Firm lawyers, Director of Operations, and NB CSA Senior Managers to implement screening requirements, obtain waivers and answer other conflicts inquiries as required.
• Perform analysis and reviews of new business forms and provide assistance with the new business intake process as needed.
• Draft engagement letters, waivers, and screens as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys
• Assist with onboarding laterals as needed.
• Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest with respect to each jurisdiction in which the Firm maintains offices.
• Maintain records for tracking and timely completion of all conflicts review projects undertaken.
• Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Juris Doctor
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
• Admission to a bar in jurisdiction where Firm has office (preferably Florida, New York or Illinois)

Preferred:

• Database Research Experience and/or experience with corporate research resources (including CapitalIQ and/or Bureau van Dijk)
• Experience with the Intapp Open conflicts search application
• Proficiency in Boolean searching and one or more enterprise conflicts search applications (such as Intapp Open, Elite Enterprise, LegalKey, Compliguard Analyze, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer