The Thompson Coburn law firm is currently seeking a Risk Management Counsel to join their team in one of their offices in St. Louis, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, or Washington . With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is known for providing clients with exceptional value and service. The Risk Management Counsel will play a key role in providing guidance to firm attorneys and staff on risk management and loss prevention issues, with a focus on the client-intake process, compliance with rules of professional conduct, and resolving potential conflicts of interest for new clients and matters. This full-time exempt position is primarily remote, with occasional in-office presence required for training and meetings. The position also offers hybrid options for candidates with proximity to an office.
Job Title: Risk Management Counsel
Location: St. Louis, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, or Washington .
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Experience: 2+ years of practice experience in a private law firm environment
Education: . degree and licensed to practice law
Job Responsibilities:
- Become the firm's expert on all aspects of new client intake and conflicts clearance
- Develop and implement best practices for new client intake and conflicts of interest processes
- Prepare and ensure compliance with firm policy for engagement letters and conflict waivers
- Clear conflicts for new hires and new clients/matters
- Work closely with the firm's General Counsel to resolve risk management and loss prevention issues
- Conduct legal research on loss prevention issues as needed
- Report incidents and claims to the firm's malpractice carrier
- Issue ethical wall implementation communications
- Conduct in-house training sessions for attorneys and staff on intake and conflict procedures
- Stay current on best practices in loss prevention and suggest revisions and adoption as needed
- Clear conflicts for firm mergers and lateral attorney acquisitions
- Review and analyze outside counsel guidelines and identify key terms
- Review external marketing materials for compliance with ethics rules
- Maintain accuracy of conflicts database
- Coordinate review and approval of Business Associate Agreements and Subcontractor Business Associate Agreements for HIPAA compliance
- Analyze professional liability policies with the firm's General Counsel
Job Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of conflicts rules and ethics rules in the jurisdictions where the firm practices
- Familiarity with guidelines on loss prevention from the firm's insurance carrier
- Technically proficient in relevant technology and software used by the firm and Risk Management Department
- Ability to analyze and recommend solutions for ethical and professional liability issues
- Self-directed and able to spot opportunities and take action
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Flexible and adaptable, able to meet time demands of the position
- Ability to handle routine tasks while resolving sensitive issues and complex assignments with critical thinking skills
Experience and Education Qualifications:
- . degree with 2+ years of practice experience in a private law firm
- Prior experience with ethics and conflicts of interest rules preferred
- Prior experience with Intapp workflow platforms preferred
- Licensed to practice law and member in good standing
Benefits:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) profit sharing plans
- Parking/transportation stipend
- Section 125 plan for pre-tax premiums and dependent care/medical reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Employee assistance program and wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
- College savings plan deductions
- Long term care
Join the Thompson Coburn law firm and become a part of their team of dedicated professionals, guided by values of integrity, excellence, client service, diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Along with a competitive salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a welcoming, inclusive work environment. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Risk Management Counsel with a leading law firm. Apply now and join the Thompson Coburn team!
