Attorney in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Attorney in Houston, TX

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

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Senior Conflicts Attorney (Salary: $149,800k - $244,200k/yr)
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We are looking for experienced attorneys to join our team as Senior Conflicts Attorneys at our prestigious law firm. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years of experience handling conflicts of interest in a large law firm setting.

Locations:
- Tampa
- Philadelphia
- Operations Center - Brandon
- Nashville
- New York - 787 Seventh Avenue
- Orlando
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Jacksonville
- Denver
- Chicago
- Charlotte
- Boston
- Washington, .
- Tysons
- Stamford
- Richmond
- San Francisco
- Atlanta
- Houston
- Portland
- Birmingham
- Austin

Job Description:

As a Senior Conflicts Attorney, you will play a crucial role in assisting our attorneys with clearing conflicts related to new business intake. You will also be responsible for protecting our firm and clients from any potential risks or adversity. This is a unique opportunity to join a new team and make an immediate impact on our firm. The position may require occasional in-person meetings and attendance at team building events.

Key Responsibilities:

- Utilize your conflicts knowledge to establish a comprehensive clearance process
- Process new client and matter intake on behalf of firm attorneys
- Conduct conflicts checks and identify potential conflicts of interest
- Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve conflicts
- Obtain accurate due diligence for processing new clients and matters
- Draft waiver letters when needed to clear conflicts
- Advise attorneys on professional conduct rules and regulations
- Draft and communicate firm policies related to conflicts of interest
- Answer questions and provide guidance on conflicts of interest and other firm policies
- Establish and maintain ethical walls and legal screens when required
- Stay up-to-date on changes in ethics rules, opinions, and case law related to conflicts of interest
- Monitor client mergers and acquisitions and address any conflicts of interest
- Assist with maintaining accurate shared documents
- Perform other special projects and duties as assigned

Required Skills:

- Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced and complex environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure with minimal supervision
- Discretion in escalating and communicating issues
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in research, computer, and database usage
- Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct

Required Qualifications:

- 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years handling conflicts of interest in a large law firm setting
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in a . jurisdiction where the firm has an office

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Salary Information:

- District of Columbia: $149,800k - $224,600k/yr
- New York State: $130,200k - $234,500k/yr
- New York City: $156,300k - $234,500k/yr
- Colorado: $136,700k - $205,100k/yr
- California: $149,800k - $244,200k/yr

*Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

At our firm, we value our employees and strive to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. Some of the benefits we offer include:

- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year
- Bereavement and jury duty leave
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
- FSA for dependent care
- Supplemental AFLAC policies
- Excess liability coverage
- Health advocacy services
- Behavioral health and counseling resources for employees and their families
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
- Pre-tax transit and parking program
- Backup care for children and adults
- Senior care planning support
- Resources for employees with developmental disabilities and their caregivers

Benefits may vary by position and office location.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at our law firm. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

Privacy Policy:

We take the privacy of our applicants seriously. Personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment and employment purposes and will be included in personnel files. This may include name, address, phone number, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Further information may be collected with consent for background checks, including criminal history, employment history, and certifications. Please refer to our Legal Information Portal for our full privacy policy.

About Us:

Holland & Knight is a leading law firm with a history of over 130 years. We have approximately 2,000 lawyers across 35 . and international offices, with more than 1,600 professionals nationwide. Our firm offers a diverse and inclusive workplace where we value and respect our employees' unique perspectives and experiences. We also offer a variety of professional positions in departments such as accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, information governance, and information technology, as well as paralegal and practice assistant roles. Join our team and become a part of our commitment to providing exceptional legal services