Global Conflicts Lawyer- Permanent
Dentons is currently recruiting for a Global Conflicts Lawyer who will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification and resolution of potential conflicts issues with respect to clients, matters, and new business under applicable rules of professional responsibility and the Firm's global policies. The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Global Referral Network; Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.
Utilize available internal and external databases and other such resources to supplement analysis and assist with decision making
Prepare on as needed basis waiver/consent language, engagement letters or other such documentation for Partner review and/or submission to clients
Proactively communicate with department leadership on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues
Assist with training firm Legal Administrative Assistants, lawyers and business services staff in understanding the firm's new matter intake, conflicts, Anti Money Laundering, and other compliance procedures
Undertake various related special projects as required
Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of all new business in order to identify ethical and business conflicts of interest
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 and general matter management.
Business international level of English - both written and oral;
Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall and business intake software a plus.
Understanding and experience of business continuity requirements and implementations
Has commercial awareness and understands the business value required from IT investments;
Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency and quality.
Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks where appropriate and ensuring complete 'follow through' on operational issues;
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 legal research skills
Can carry out all responsibilities in a way that supports the practices values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles.
Impeccable attention to detail and ability to work with a wide variety of people and projects in a collective and collaborative manner.
Prior experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments
Qualified lawyer, minimum 3 years of practice experience, Prior experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments
Diversity & Inclusion
Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.
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