Stblaw
Conflicts Attorney - Lateral Conflicts
New York, NY
No sponsorship$175k-$215kDetected 30 days ago
Research
About the role
- The Lateral Conflicts Attorney is responsible for supporting one of the firm's critical risk management functions.
- This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
- Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Responsibilities
- Interface with candidates, firm partners and recruiting personnel to resolve identified conflict issues
- Manage lateral conflict process from submission to onboarding to ensure that all potential conflicts are accurately identified, adequately resolved and properly documented
- Communicate with firm partners regarding the status of existing or pending matters and in order to resolve identified conflict issues
- Develop and maintain knowledge of conflicts rules in all relevant jurisdictions and relating to all firm practice areas
- Determine the need for, establish and maintain formal ethical screens
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to identify parties and issues involved in prospective matters, define relationships and resolve actual and potential conflicts of interest arising in various types of transactions and cases
- Knowledge of the rules of professional conduct in various jurisdictions
- Proficiency in internet and corporate database research
- Ability to research corporate ownership/SEC filings to determine shareholders and substantial owners
- Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and adapt quickly to changes in workflow in a high profile, high pressure, mission-critical environment
- Ability to research and understand multiple complex corporate transactions and relationships quickly and accurately and how such transactional structures relate to the firm's existing and prospective engagements
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel in a global organization with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to learn and utilize internal conflict checking software and multiple software applications and workflow processes of various other firm departments
- Ability to efficiently produce a large quantity of accurate and quality work product
Skills
- Good business judgment and analytical skills
- Strong project planning, management and execution skills
Compensation
- NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $215,000 at the time of posting.
- This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
- This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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