Risk Counsel

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks smart, capable, responsible individual for the role of Conflicts Counsel to work with the Office of the US General Counsel. This is an opportunity to support the growing and dynamic business of the US' preeminent insurance coverage law firm. The work environment is collegial and professional. Your role will involve research and analysis associated with new matters, changes in existing matters, and new hires. As a member of the Office of the US General Counsel, you will work closely with Firm attorneys, the Business Acceptance Unit, and other departments within the Firm around the globe to identify and navigate possible legal and commercial conflicts of interest. This position is critical to identifying potential risk, communicating potential resolution, and securing the necessary approvals as part of the business intake and new hire process. The ideal candidate possesses strong written and communication skills, exceptional research abilities, works well under pressure, enjoys collaboration and being part of a team, and is a proven problem-solver. The position demands strong and reasoned judgment, sound decision-making skills, and an orientation towards service and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will interact well with people at all levels with a high degree of respect, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise Firm attorneys and staff regarding conflict 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.
• Assist department leadership in the coordination of daily workflow to ensure that performance of staff is meeting the needs of the attorneys.
• Assist department leadership in establishing new methods and standards for searching and analysis of all conflicts of interest searches performed by the department, monitoring for consistency, accuracy and thoroughness.
• Support training of new hires.
• Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda.
• Communicate directly with Firm attorneys and clients to draft and negotiate engagement letters and conflict waiver letters.
• Support Firm's Business Acceptance Unit.
• Assist department leadership as needed.
• Keep abreast and informed of current rules, law and business issues that may impact Firm attorneys.
• Have substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct, regulatory schemes governing attorneys across numerous states and legal ethics issues.
• Available to address Firm's global needs across multiple time zones - including evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as necessitated by the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in a state where Clyde & Co US LLP maintains an office.
• 5+ years of law firm experience, specifically in conflicts, risk management or insurance coverage.
• Experience in conflicts identification and clearance.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realize their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimizing the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

• Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
• Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits and more!

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

**Principals only**

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Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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