Senior Conflicts Attorney

Working hours:

Full-time (9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday)

Department:

Conflicts and Legal Ethics

Location:

London

About the Firm:

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Established in 1884, it has over 1,000 lawyers and offices in major cities worldwide, providing comprehensive legal services to clients globally.

Job Summary:

Under the oversight of the Chief of Global Conflicts & Legal Ethics and the Director of Conflicts & Legal Ethics, a Senior Conflicts Attorney supports the firm\’s risk management functions related to conflicts of interest and client intake in a large, international setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as the primary contact for conflict inquiries from partners across the firm, managing conflict resolution for transactions and client onboarding.
2. Manage conflict research processes to ensure swift and accurate conflict identification and resolution.
3. Guide and monitor processes related to new clients and matters, including screening and waivers.
4. Advise attorneys on conflicts rules and assist with compliance, including drafting and reviewing engagement and conflict waiver letters.
5. Supervise the development and communication of ethics screens.
6. Communicate firm policies on conflicts and client intake, recommending updates as needed.
7. Provide guidance to attorneys and staff on conflict of interest rules and procedures.
8. Serve as a subject matter expert on conflicts rules, maintaining current knowledge across jurisdictions.
9. Review matters for potential legal or ethical issues and escalate appropriately.
10. Perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Knowledge of large firm practice areas such as financial services, banking, capital markets, and private equity.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts of interest in various legal transactions.
• Proficiency in internet research and corporate databases like CapitalIQ.
• Skill in researching corporate ownership and complex relationships.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment, discretion, and initiative.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with professional diplomacy.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to produce accurate work in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to learn and operate conflict checking software and other internal systems.

Additional Details:

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Hybrid work model: In-office Monday-Thursday, WFH on Fridays

Simpson Thacher is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

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