Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Conflicts Attorney position. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.
The Senior Conflicts Attorney directs and conducts specific processes in the Conflicts department, including timely and thorough review, identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, preparation of conflicts waivers, recommendations regarding ethical wall implementation, and other ethics related responsibilities. Further responsibilities will include proactive and clear communication with partners, staff, and firm leadership regarding conflicts requests and complex conflicts questions; maintaining thorough and accurate records of conflicts resolutions; and assistance with identifying and resolving erroneous, outdated, or incomplete conflicts information in existing records in order to maintain the integrity of information.
The Senior Conflicts Attorney exercises a high level of discretion and independent judgment while complying with established Firm policies and procedures. This position is responsible for assuring compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, assisting with and managing other ethical risk mitigation issues, and assuming responsibility for identifying and resolving legal and commercial conflicts issues. Essential duties are performed personally or through delegation/supervision of subordinates.
The Senior Conflicts Attorney understands the rules that govern legal practice and assists others with the understanding of and compliance with those rules. The Conflicts Attorney does not practice law for any client other than the Firm and maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters. Essential job functions include:
Additional responsibilities may include:
Position Requirements
_The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.
_ Compensation And Benefits
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:
State of California: $144,000 - $275,000
State of Colorado: $132,000 - $236,000
Jersey City, NJ: $156,000 - $283,000
State of Massachusetts: $144,000 - $275,000
State of New York: $134,000 - $289,000
State of Washington: $139,000 - $265,000
The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.