Risk Conflicts Counsel - Chicago, United States - McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Inc.

Description

About the Position:

Our client, a global law firm with a core focus in the insurance industry, has an immediate need for an attorney to join the firm as Risk Counsel, working with the General Counsel's office to provide guidance and analysis in conflict of interest matters.

Highlights:

Growing and dynamic international law firm

Flexible work arrangements (fully remote possible)

Strong work/life balance

Alternative to traditional legal practice

Excellent benefits

Responsibilities:

Advise firm attorneys and staff with respect to conflicts of interest issues associated with new matters and lateral attorney/paralegal candidates

Educate firm attorneys and staff regarding policies and procedures relating to conflicts and business intake issues

Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda

Possess strong knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct, regulatory schemes governing attorneys across states, and legal ethics issues

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of law firm experience, specifically in conflicts, risk management or insurance coverage

Experience in conflicts identification and clearance, as well as insurance coverage

Location:

Chicago, IL or many other office locations throughout the US (Remote or Hybrid)

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicagos leading legal search firm. We leverage our more than 25 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.