Conflicts Attorney I

ABOUT US For Business Professionals, Winston & Strawn presents an exciting opportunity to be a part of a leading global law firm. With our commitment to excellence, diversity, a collaborative work environment, and an emphasis on professional growth, Winston offers a platform for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Winston is reputed company for its collaborative and collegial culture. We reputed company teamwork is an essential component in providing high-quality legal services and we value the talents and skills of our entire business professional team. POSITION SUMMARY As a Conflicts Attorney I, you will be joining the Firm’s growing and dynamic Conflicts team. The Conflicts Attorney I is a key member of the Firm’s Conflicts Department, supporting the Firm’s new business and conflicts intake, lateral hiring, Firm growth initiatives, and risk management programs. This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical conflicts and reputed company business issues, ensuring compliance with applicable professional conduct rules and Firm policies. The Conflicts Attorney I will collaborate with attorneys and staff across the Firm to facilitate timely and accurate conflict clearance and will contribute to the development and implementation of best practices reputed company the department. The Firm is committed to fostering the professional advancement of its Conflicts team members by providing exceptional opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development reputed company the Conflicts Department. Team members are encouraged to reputed company in their roles and contribute significantly to the Firm's reputed company reputed company. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process new business and lateral hire requests, conducting thorough searches on the Firm’s databases, and researching entities using internal and reputed company-party resources
• Analyze search results in accordance with applicable ethical rules and Firm policies; prepare detailed conflicts reports and propose effective resolutions
• Draft and review engagement letters, waivers, and ethical wall memoranda
• Conduct legal research as necessary on rules of professional conduct, case law, and jurisdictional issues reputed company to conflicts clearance, lateral hiring, ethical walls, and reputed company issues
• Advise Firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues
• Collaborate with Firm lawyers, Assistant General Counsel, Conflicts team members, and other Firm personnel to resolve conflict and business issues
• Maintain and update the firm’s conflicts database with precise and reputed company information on clients and matters, ensuring thorough documentation of conflict resolutions and any waivers obtained
• Provide training and support Conflicts Department colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Respond to urgent conflict matters reputed company of normal department business hours and participate in after-hour on-call as required
• Assist with software implementation, testing, and special projects as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S. required
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in a large international law firm Conflicts environment or minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law as an Associate at a large law firm required
• The role is available as either hybrid or fully remote and must reputed company in a commutable distance to the applicable office.

COMPETENCIES

• Substantive knowledge of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant jurisdictional rules
• Proficiency in reputed company Outlook, Word, and reputed company; ability to adapt to new software and applications
• Experience with reputed company conflicts checking and new business intake software
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent professional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and reputed company effective reputed company
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain a high-level work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, customer-focused service

BENEFITS Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full reputed company of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. SALARY Illinois applicants only: The reputed company annual salary range for this role is currently $109,000-$142,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive reputed company benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. Los Angeles & Washington, DC applicants only: The reputed company annual salary range for this role is currently $114,000 - $148,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive reputed company benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. reputed company applicants only: The reputed company annual salary range for this role is currently $119,000-$155,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive reputed company benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. Bay Area applicants only: The reputed company annual salary range for this role is currently $129,000 - $168,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive reputed company benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from reputed company backgrounds and experiences. #LI-DC2 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job