Director, Conflicts, and New Business Intake

Company: K&L Gates LLP incorporated
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Conflicts & New Business IntakeAdministration and Operations All Practice Areas Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newark, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DCAt K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.We are seeking a Director, Conflicts & New Business Intake to join the firm. This position is responsible for developing and executing all firm policies and procedures relating to Conflicts and New Business Intake. The Director acts as a liaison between the office of the General Counsel and Directors of Administration, Office Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders and Departmental Directors in order to facilitate firm growth while administering appropriate risk management measures and establishing best practices.Key relationships:General Counsel; Office Managing Partners; Practice Area Leaders; Partners; Directors of AdministrationKey duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides guidance to all Conflicts and New Business Intake team members to ensure consistency in application of firm policies and procedures associated with Conflicts and New Business Intake, Lateral Hiring Due Diligence and Ethical Screens/Information Barriers.
• Collaborates with Directors of Administration, all internal Departments, Practice Area Leaders and General Counsel to establish best practices, ensure business continuity and facilitate firm growth.
• Anticipates, identifies, communicates, and offers solutions for potential risks and inconsistencies related to, and impacting, Conflicts and New Business Intake initiatives.
• Continually evaluates existing processes against current industry trends to identify areas for productivity and/or cost efficiencies.
• Sponsors a customer service focused approach, offering assistance along with training and education to help foster a global understanding of the Firm's Risk Assessment policies while taking into consideration regional practices.
• Assists with coordination of Conflicts and New Business Intake processes amongst all of the firm's offices to ensure consistency and accuracy in adherence to jurisdictional regulations.
• Assists with presentation of educational/training presentations to lawyers and employees regarding Conflicts and New Business Intake requests and procedures.
• Abide by all policies, work procedures, instructions and confidentiality of all information.Additional duties:
• Coordinates with the Associate Directors on periodic audits of the conflicts database to ensure accuracy of client information within the database.
• Works with Associate Directors in preparing and implementing Conflicts and New Business Intake policies and procedures.
• Recommends training and cross-training for staff as needed.
• Assists with workload distribution amongst Conflicts and New Business Intake Department staff.Experience and skills required:
• Juris Doctor degree required along with management or human resources background.
• Familiarity with the Rules of Professional Conduct and other ethical rules applicable to conflicts and client engagement processes.
• Demonstrated competencies and understanding of all aspects of the Conflicts and New Business Intake process that is obtained through working at a management level in the Conflicts Department.
• Excellent leadership ability.
• Effectively manages and communicates confidential issues.
• Ability to work effectively and interact with all levels of management, including executive leadership.
• Ability to oversee multiple functions while leading and directing staff.
• Ability to deal with stress associated with a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service-based approach.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.Additional abilities required:This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.Compensation: Salary $164,000 - $329,000. The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.ABOUT THE FIRM: K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.BENEFITS: K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Health Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Addiction Resources
• Family Building Benefits
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• Relocation
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by lawEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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