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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Conflicts Attorney in our Philadelphia office. Reporting to the Conflicts Attorney Manager, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing potential conflicts, engagement letters, and client suitability issues for all incoming new business. The position will advise firm counsel of any potential conflicts that may arise.
A hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide preliminary review and analysis of conflicts reports to identify and communicate potential issues with incoming new business and facilitate resolution with partnership.
Review related engagement letters for applicability and assist in the preparation of waivers and draft letters when applicable.
Participate in analysis and clearance of potential lateral partners and legal staff.
Assist with the onboarding of portable clients and matters for lateral partners.
Assist in the preparation of RFPs in coordination with Marketing Department.
Advise and engage firm counsel and/or firm management as necessary throughout new business intake process.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
This job requires:
a Doctoral degree (J.D.), and
Minimum 1 year of related experience in a law firm; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be barred or eligible to be barred in the state of Pennsylvania.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Technical skills including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Elegrity, Word
Planning/organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com
If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.
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