Conflicts Manager jobs in Grand Forks, ND

Global Conflicts Lawyer- Permanent

Dentons is currently recruiting for a Global Conflicts Lawyer who will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification and resolution of potential conflicts issues with respect to clients, matters, and new business under applicable rules of professional responsibility and the Firm’s global policies. The role will work closely with members across the Firm’s Global Business Acceptance Department.

Why Dentons is different

The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. With over 20,000 individuals in more than 179 offices the opportunity is huge.

Dentons continues to receive external awards and recognition, including for our continued international expansion over the last 12 months; for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Global Referral Network; and for success in advising clients across multiple regions. Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Global Head of Conflicts, Global Business Acceptance Manager and others in department leadership to assist with conflict checking new clients and matters across a range of different jurisdictions.
• Utilize available internal and external databases and other such resources to supplement analysis and assist with decision making
• Communicate with Partners, and other lawyers and professionals to follow up on and address all potential conflicts of interest
• Prepare on as needed basis waiver/consent language, engagement letters or other such documentation for Partner review and/or submission to clients
• Proactively communicate with department leadership on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues
• Support on general conflict issues that may arise in any jurisdiction
• Assisting with information barriers and document security management as needed
• Assist with training firm Legal Administrative Assistants, lawyers and business services staff in understanding the firm's new matter intake, conflicts, Anti Money Laundering, and other compliance procedures
• Undertake various related special projects as required
• Involved in leading business clearances across Dentons offices
• Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position
• Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of all new business in order to identify ethical and business conflicts of interest
• Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions in order to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest and general matter management.