About the Position:
We are working with a distinguished insurance coverage law firm that has an immediate need for an attorney to join its Chicago office as Risk Counsel. The person in this position will work with the Office of the US General Counsel to perform research and analysis associated with new matters, changes in existing matters, and new hires.

Highlights:
· Growing and dynamic business
· Flexible work arrangements (remote possible)
· Collegial and professional work environment
· Quality of life role
· Excellent benefits

Responsibilities:
· Advise Firm attorneys and staff with respect to conflicts of interest issues associated with new matters and lateral attorney/paralegal candidates
· Educate Firm attorneys and staff regarding policies and procedures relating to conflicts and business intake issues
· Assist department leadership with coordination of daily workflow to ensure staff performance is meeting attorney needs
· Assist department leadership in establishing new methods and standards for searching/analysis of conflicts of interest searches
· Support training of new hires
· Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda
· Communicate directly with Firm attorneys and clients to draft and negotiate engagement letters and conflict waiver letters
· Support Firm’s Business Acceptance Unit
· Possess strong knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct, regulatory schemes governing attorneys across states and legal ethics issues

Required Qualifications:
· 5+ years of law firm experience, specifically in conflicts, risk management or insurance coverage
· Experience in conflicts identification and clearance

Location:
Chicago, IL (Remote or Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $155,000 – $175,000.