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Manager, Conflicts - East Coast
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Make an impact at Goodwin , where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries - combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions - sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team - all business professionals of the firm - was named the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer .As a Conflicts Manager you will responsible for managing conflicts review and clearance processes, working closely with the Managing Director, firm attorneys, and the firm's Ethics Advisory Committee. The Manager oversees the Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Attorneys operating in or around the Atlantic Time Zone (the "East Coast team"). The Manager works with the Managing Director to devise and execute the overall strategic plan for the Conflicts Department. This position is also responsible for providing ongoing education and training to the East Coast team regarding conflicts and business intake processes and procedures. What You Will Do: Oversee the day-to-day processing of various types of conflict checks (new clients, new matters, pitches, etc), to ensure that requests are being handled properly and with prompt turn-around time. This includes managing the Intapp conflict check queue and email requests, in coordination with the Conflicts Department's West Coast and Europe & Asia teams.Lead and manage the East Coast team to ensure that they handle their responsibilities effectively. Recruit, train, and quality control the work-product of the members of the East Coast team.Serve as first point of contact for members of East Coast team with respect to administrative matters and the escalation of complex conflicts or intake issues.Collaborate with the Managing Director to formulate, document, and execute strategic plans and procedures related to business intake and conflict-of-interest analysis/resolution to ensure proper conflict management.Develop and implement action plans for members of the East Coast team to ensure standardization and understanding of processes and procedures associated with conflict identification and resolution.Oversee collection and maintenance of documentation to comply with risk management requirements related to client/matter intake and comprehensive recordkeeping on all new engagements.Oversee the execution of the firm's ethical wall processes and procedures.Participate in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assist with various firm and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.Maintain knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies impacting the business intake and conflicts group.Conduct legal research on conflict-of-interest issues to assist in determining conflict resolution strategy. Who You Are: ABA-accredited JD preferred.4+ years of business intake and conflicts management experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred.Prior experience using automated conflicts and/or workflow system.Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people in a professional manner.Ability to lead and manage. Provide appropriate level of direction and guidance to staff, delegate work effectively and support effective feedback culture.Take ownership of the work product of the Department to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved. Able to balance needs of multiple clients at the same time.Display solution-oriented approach to client service. Able to develop options and recommend solutions for clients.Strong project management skills & attention to detail.Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking and business intake software a plus.#LI-MS1 Benefits and More At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work scheduleHealth, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceRetirement & Savings PlanEmergency back-up child and adult carePaid vacation, sick time off, and holidaysProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesEmployee recognition and reward programsEmployee wellness and assistance programsEmployee discounts and perksConsistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.This position is eligible for overtime: NoTarget Salary Range: Boston $129,200 - $193,900 | Los Angeles $129,200 - $193,900 | New York $137,000 - $205,600 | Philadelphia $121,500 - $182,300 | San Francisco $144,800 - $217,200 | Santa Monica $129,200 - $193,900 | Silicon Valley $144,800 - $217,200 | Washington DC $129,200 - $193,900PDN-9c5c2c9d-7189-4ac1-9004-917ac9ac88da
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