The Conflicts Staff Attorney will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues related to lateral hires. This position will report to the Lateral Conflicts Associate Director and will work closely with the Senior Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, the Office of General Counsel, and Firm partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to all lateral hires.
Communicate with Firm partners to resolve potential conflicts of interest that are identified in the search results.
Prepare a comprehensive Conflicts Summary for lateral partner candidates that lists all current clients and matters on which the partner candidate is working and identifying all potential conflicts and screens that will be necessary. This report will be reviewed by sponsoring partners and Firm management.
Communicate with lateral candidates with additional questions or requesting clarifications.
Participate in discussions on how to streamline the lateral hire clearing process, including IT enhancements.
Work closely with Firm lawyers, Senior Director of Operations, and Lateral Conflicts Associate Director to implement screening requirements, obtain waivers and answer other conflicts inquiries as required.
Draft waivers and screens as needed.
Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys (New Business and Lateral)
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.
Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Preferred:
Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
Conflicts clearance experience at large law firm
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
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The target salary range for this role is:
$145,700 - $200,350 if located in Illinois or Washington, D.C.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above 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 [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
- Conflicts clearance experience at a large law firm
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
What We Do
Sidley is an elite global law firm with approximately 2,300 lawyers and 21 offices worldwide. It advises clients on complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Its lawyers and business professionals work across commercial, regulatory, and financial centers, using cross-border legal expertise and cultural awareness to deliver innovative strategies and clarity for clients navigating a dynamic global business environment.
