Stblaw
Senior Conflicts Attorney
New York, NY · Senior
No sponsorship$200k-$350kDetected 28 days ago
Business DevelopmentResearchPublic Speaking
About the role
- This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
- Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Responsibilities
- Respond to partner conflict inquiries on a firm-wide basis
- interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
- Manage conflict research processes and procedures to ensure that all potential conflicts are quickly and accurately identified and resolved
- 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
- Respond to partner conflict inquiries on a firm-wide basis; interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
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
- Proficiency in internet and corporate database research
- Ability to research corporate ownership/SEC filings to determine shareholders and substantial owners of target companies and other adverse parties
- Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and adapt quickly to changes in workflow in a high profile, high pressure, mission-critical environment
- 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
- Ability to work on difficult matters for long periods without losing focus or accuracy
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Skills
- At least 5 years' experience practicing law in a large law firm
- 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 $200,000 to $350,000 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Stblaw's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.