Global Conflicts Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Dentons Full time
Job Title: Global Conflicts Lawyer

Job Summary:
Dentons is currently recruiting for a Global Conflicts Lawyer who will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues with respect to clients, matters, and new business under applicable rules of professional responsibility and the Firm's global policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Work with Global Head of Conflicts, Global Business Acceptance Manager, and others in department leadership to assist with conflict checking new clients and matters across a range of different jurisdictions.
Utilize available internal and external databases and other resources to supplement analysis and assist with decision making.
Communicate with Partners, and other lawyers and professionals to follow up on and address all potential conflicts of interest.
Prepare waiver/consent language, engagement letters, or other documentation for Partner review and/or submission to clients as needed.
Proactively communicate with department leadership on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues.
Support on general conflict issues that may arise in any jurisdiction.
Assist with information barriers and document security management as needed.
Assist with training firm Legal Administrative Assistants, lawyers, and business services staff in understanding the firm's new matter intake, conflicts, Anti Money Laundering, and other compliance procedures.
Undertake various related special projects as required.
Involved in leading business clearances across Dentons offices.

Requirements:
Business international level of English – both written and oral.
Highly collaborative and able to work in a global environment, accommodating different time zones.
Particularly strong written communication skills.
Particularly strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous requests.
Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall, and business intake software a plus.
Team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus.
Understanding and experience of business continuity requirements and implementations.
Able to demonstrate excellent customer/client-facing skills.
Strong legal research skills.
Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years of practice experience.
Prior experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments.
Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture that respects individual differences.

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