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PERKINS COIE Conflicts Attorney in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description: Perkins Coie is looking for a dynamic, qualified individual to fill a Conflicts Attorney position performing conflicts analysis on new business and firm lateral hires, and advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues. The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to firm new business and staff personnel ensuring compliance with ethical standards in all jurisdictions as well as firm policies. For purposes of complying with Export Control laws, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents to apply. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation. Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including drafting waivers/consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening. Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues. Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from the General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, and various firm committees. Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide training on conflict issues. Analyze complex factual situations and spot issues where problems might occur. Draft complex waivers/consents, engagement letters, and joint representation letters in final format. Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers. Other related legal work as needed. SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law. Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of different rules and principles in making a choice of law analysis, including risk analysis. Effectively copes with change; can decide and act without having the total picture. Thorough understanding of a wide range of areas of law, including being able to identify the roles of parties in matters, having a solid understanding of business organizations and financing concepts, and understanding litigation principles and procedures, such as depositions, subpoenas, roles of co-defendants and comparative fault. Strong eye for detail and critical thinking skills; ability to spot... For full info follow application link. Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5D3F0B2C1E134F3F

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