Senior Manager, Conflicts Attorneys

The role

The Senior Manager, Conflicts Attorneys will lead the U.S.-based team of Conflicts Attorneys and oversee the day-to-day operation of the conflicts clearance function. This person will handle complex clearances, build and train a growing team, and manage the operational health of the U.S. function.

What you will do

• Supervising the U.S. Conflicts Attorneys team and workload allocation
• Coordinating daily handover with the international conflicts team
• Providing mentoring, training, and performance feedback to staff
• Serving as the senior point of escalation for complex conflicts of interest issues
• Analyzing conflict of interest reports for new Firm representations
• Resolving conflict of interest issues and negotiating waivers
• Reviewing and editing draft engagement letters for compliance
• Communicating with partners and Firm management regarding complex conflicts
• Overseeing review of client outside counsel guidelines
• Partnering with Legal Operations and Information Systems on conflicts technology

Required qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and analogous U.S. state rules
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest in a large law firm environment
• Familiarity with conflicts issues that arise on cross-border matters
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a team of attorneys and analysts
• Deep working knowledge of conflicts clearance and ethical screening technology (Intapp or equivalent)
• Qualified attorney admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a law firm conflicts, professional responsibility, or general counsel function
• D. from an accredited law school

Nice to have

• Formal supervisory experience
• Experience at a large or global law firm

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.