OGC Attorney

OVERVIEW:

Our Office of the General Counsel is seeking an OGC Attorney to primarily focus on the client engagement process, including analysis, interpretation and resolution of conflicts reports related to new business and employee hiring, client engagement documentation and other business and compliance issues.  This position will involve close collaboration with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, other members of the OGC and partners across the Firm, as well as significant cross-functional coordination with administrative staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes conflict search results to identify possible ethical and business-related conflicts of interest related to new clients and employees including both attorney and staff hires;
• Works with members of the Office of the General Counsel to resolve identified conflicts of interest;
• Communicates conflicts issues and resolutions to partners and other legal staff;
• Completes business intake processes and procedures, including drafting and tracking of engagement letters, waivers and ethical walls and analyzing client due diligence and background reports;
• Reviews client outside counsel guidelines and requests for proposal and works with partners and administrative staff to prepare responses;
• Provides advice on ethics issues related to conflicts and client engagement;
• Serves as a resource to the Office of the General Counsel to answer questions in regards to conflicts searching or analysis; and
• Assists with other risk management and compliance projects, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD and membership in good standing in the New York State Bar;
• At least 2-5 years of related professional experience in law firm conflicts and new business intake. Candidates with additional experience will be considered for a Senior Attorney role;
• Familiarity with applicable law, including the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and experience with conflicts and business intake software, such as IntApp or Elegrity, high preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work and interact with staff and partners and attorneys at all levels;
• Excellent judgment and ability to deal discreetly with confidential information;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take and follow instructions, as well as delegate tasks to others;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage multiple priorities under deadlines;
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, when needed.

This position is located in our New York office, and currently has a hybrid work schedule, but that is subject to change. Remote work may be considered for this position.  The estimated salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.