We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position may be filled out of our Dallas office. Description: We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney within the conflicts clearing team. With the appropriate oversight from the firm’s Professional Standards Partner, the Conflicts Attorney will assist with managing the conflict resolution process related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. This position can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices. Key Responsibilities Include: Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys. Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest. Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts. Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters. Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters. Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest. Ensure the new clients and matters are processed correctly. Consult with the Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests. Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies. Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required. Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest. Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest. Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate. Special projects and additional duties as assigned. Skills Required: Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision. Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues. Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources. Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems. Strong research, computer, and database skills. Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct. Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office. Minimum Education: 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in the area of conflicts of interest or professional responsibility. Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact ApplicantAccommodations@hklaw.com. Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies. Holland & Knight is proud of having built one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world today. Holland & Knight has been advising clients for more than 130 years and has approximately 2,200 lawyers across the U.S. and in five international offices. Holland & Knight services clients globally. Known for our extraordinary legal service to clients, our culture of excellence, and our commitment to the communities in which we work, we are a firm of people who truly believe in what we do. We invite you to experience what Holland & Knight has to offer. It takes more than lawyers to build a great law firm and, as a result, the firm employs more than 1,700 business professionals. Business professionals play a pivotal role in the firm by planning and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s capabilities and drive growth. The firm employs business professionals in many different areas, including technology innovation, pricing, business development, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, information governance, cybersecurity, information technology, talent development, compliance, office administration, communications, and project management, just to name a few. Additionally, the firm employs many paralegals and practice assistants who directly support our lawyers and clients. Together, these roles form the infrastructure that allows our lawyers to focus on providing exceptional client service.

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