New Business Attorney

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Tampa, FL

New Business Attorney

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

No

Job Overview:

A law firm based in Tampa, FL, is seeking a highly qualified New Business Attorney to join its team. This role involves advising on conflict issues, supporting the global implementation of the concierge model, and managing new business reviews with a focus on conflict clearance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate or finance law, a firm grasp of conflict clearance protocols, and excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Duties:

• Advise fee earners on conflict issues and relevant bar rules.
• Support the global rollout of the concierge model for total conflict clearance for complex and straightforward matters.
• Liaise with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Partners to resolve complex technical or commercial conflicts.
• Review new business matters on an expedited basis to determine acceptability.
• Communicate conflict concerns to partners, including the need for waivers, ethical screens, or special approvals.
• Understand and apply engagement letters, waiver language, outside counsel guidelines, and internal procedures.
• Provide support in developing and delivering conflict training materials and programs.
• Mentor junior team members, act as an escalation point, and guide them through the conflict clearance process.
• Conduct quality control checks on junior team members’ conflicts tasks and provide feedback for improvement.
• Support new lateral Partners with conflict clearances, matter reviews, and drafting engagement letters and waivers.
• Act as a subject matter expert in various areas of law, offering guidance to Senior and Junior Analysts.
• Provide high-level department coverage for urgent requests on weekends, holidays, and after-hours.

Requirements:

• Must be Florida barred, active, and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a professional attorney, ideally in corporate or finance law; conflicts attorney experience is a plus.
• Experience at or currently employed at a reasonably-sized law firm.
• International experience is a plus.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity with creative thinking skills.
• Ability to see the big picture and demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
• Client service focus, team player mentality, and decisive judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Fluency in English.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in Florida (must be active and in good standing).

Skills:

• Deep understanding of conflict clearance protocols in corporate practice areas, including private equity, capital markets, bank finance, mergers & acquisitions, and restructuring & insolvency.
• Ability to communicate complex conflict issues clearly and confidentially.
• Proficiency in mentoring and providing feedback to junior team members.
• Capability to handle high-pressure situations and urgent requests effectively.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.