Conflicts Staff Attorney - New Business (Part-Time, Fully Remote – Weekend Support)

The Conflicts Staff Attorney (CSA) will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues Firmwide, including all new business and client matters. The fully remote position will provide coverage primarily over the Weekends.

This position will report to the Conflicts New Business Senior Managers and will work closely with the Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, the Office of General Counsel and Firm partners.

The weekly hours for this role includes a schedule that covers the below days and times.

• Friday: 5 p.m. -10 p.m. CST
• Saturday: 8 a.m. -8 p.m. CST
• Sunday: 8 a.m. -8 p.m. CST

• Perform initial review of conflicts requests and work with secretaries and submitters to obtain clear and precise information.
• Compile conflicts reports that incorporate research and analysis from the firm’s internal conflicts database and external corporate research tools.
• Review and analyze conflicts reports for all new business, and changes in current matters that arise, to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Prepare a Conflicts Summary for Firm lawyers outlining conflicts results.
• Work closely with Firm lawyers, Director of Conflicts/Operations, and NB CSA Senior Managers to obtain waivers and answer other conflicts inquiries as required.
• Perform analysis and reviews of new business forms and provide assistance with the new business intake process as needed.
• Compile information for client due diligence reports for new clients Draft engagement letters and waivers, and assist with screens as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys (New Business and Lateral).
• Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest with respect to each jurisdiction in which the Firm maintains offices.
• Maintain records for tracking and timely completion of all conflicts review projects undertaken.
• Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found here.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Juris Doctor
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
• Bar admission in good standing in any U.S. State or the District of Columbia

Preferred:

• Database Research Experience and/or experience with corporate research resources (including CapitalIQ and/or Bureau van Dijk)
• Experience with the Intapp Open conflicts search application
• Proficiency in Boolean searching and one or more enterprise conflicts search applications (such as Intapp Open, Elite Enterprise, LegalKey, Compliguard Analyze, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer