Nashville, Tennessee
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Compliance Attorney plays a critical role in protecting the firm and its
clients by analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest, identifying potential
ethical and business risks and ensuring compliance with professional
responsibility rules and firm policies. They will work closely with the Risk
Management Department, the Office of General Counsel, Conflicts and New Business
teams, firm attorneys and the Information Security Team to navigate
sophisticated conflicts issues while supporting the efficient opening of new
clients/matters and the onboarding of new lateral partners. The Compliance
Attorney will conduct conflict searches, work with internal stakeholders and
resolve complex conflict issues for lateral partner candidates; draft, review
and negotiate engagement agreements and Outside Counsel Guidelines with firm
partners, clients and vendors; guide the Conflicts and New Business teams in
applying ethical rules, firm policies and procedures; and assist with various
other projects as designated by the Office of General Counsel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management Department,
Conflicts and New Business teams and Information Security team to manage
conflicts of interest, ethical and business risks, and ensure compliance with
applicable ethical rules and firm policies.
* Conduct conflict searches; identify, analyze and propose resolutions of
conflicts of interest and other ethical and business risks; support the
efficient opening of new clients/matters and the onboarding of new lateral
partners.
* Draft, review and negotiate Outside Counsel Guidelines, engagement agreements
and conflict waivers with firm partners, clients and vendors, while ensuring
compliance with ethical rules and firm policies.
* Liaise with key internal stakeholders and provide clear and concise
information under strict deadlines.
* Meet established productivity and accuracy targets while handling a high
volume of workload.
* Develop and conduct periodic ethics and risk related training programs for
various firm departments.
* Participate in continuous improvement of departmental workflows,
documentation, and best practices within collaborating teams.
* Maintain confidentiality of client information and comply with firm policies
regarding data security and document handling.
* Apply a strong attention to detail and understanding of legal risk management
and contractual concepts.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate and an active law license in good standing
in at least one state.
* Five to seven years of experience practicing in a large law firm or in-house
legal services environment.
* Strong understanding of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the
ethics rules specific to jurisdictions where the firm has an office.
* Strong understanding of contract principles. Specific knowledge of and
experience working with Outside Counsel Guidelines and Engagement Letters
strongly preferred.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex
conflicts of interest and ethical and business risks, while ensuring
compliance with professional responsibility rules and firm policies.
* Experience working with legal conflicts databases preferred.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
and competing deadlines with a customer focused mindset.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work
effectively with all levels of an organization.
* Appreciation for the confidential nature of information and ability to
disseminate similar obligations to others throughout the firm.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Final
compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not
limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic
location.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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