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Conflicts & Ethics Specialist

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In-Office
14 Locations
93K-152K Annually
Senior level
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14 Locations
93K-152K Annually
Senior level
The Conflicts & Ethics Specialist will review new business intake forms, advise on ethical conflicts, and draft engagement documents while collaborating with a team of attorneys.
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King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. 

We are looking for a Conflicts & Ethics Specialist to join our collaborative team focused on supporting the Firm’s New Business Intake function.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

  • Review the firm's new business intake forms and related documents, including conflict reports and engagement agreements to identify and resolve business and ethical conflicts.
  • Draft and review waiver letters, engagement letters, and communicate with the lawyers and staff on any changes or additional information that may be necessary before the firm can accept the new business.
  • Work closely with the Associate Director of New Business Intake and a team of Conflicts & Ethics Attorneys.
  • Advise on issues under the rules of professional responsibility.
  • Provide advice to attorneys in connection with conflicts of interest analysis, engagement letters, conflicts waivers, and firm policies related to new business intake.
  • Oversee the onboarding of transferring matters for lateral partners.
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Associate Director of New Business Intake or Director of Conflicts & New Business Intake.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • At least six years of previous conflicts experience including reviewing conflict reports, researching corporate affiliations, and advising firm lawyers on conflict issues or relationship issues, and relevant firm policies is required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of the rules of professional conduct.
  • Responsive, demonstrates sound judgement, and can work well under pressure.
  • Adaptive to changing priorities, can meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.

OTHER:

  • This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on supporting the firm's new business intake/risk management function.
  • Primary availability during the later working hours of 12:30 P.M. EST to 9:00 P.M. EST with flexibility to work outside of a standard schedule as needed.
  • Periodic on-call rotation and offers remote work, subject to location approval by the firm. Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required. 

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Pay Transparency Range:

The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.   

California: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $93,000 - $152,300.

Colorado & Illinois: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $93,000 - $139,600.

 New York: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $101,500 - $152,300.

Washington, D.C.: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $97,300 - $146,000.

The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable:  City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.

King & Spalding Denver, Colorado, USA Office

1401 Lawrence St, Suite 1900, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202

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