Position SummaryBenesch is proud to announce the opening for a Conflicts Counsel in our Cleveland office. This position is hybrid, offering work‑from‑home flexibility. The role is ideal for a licensed attorney who likes to problem‑solve, conduct research, and make recommendations for best practices in the corporate/transactional world of law. It is a non‑traditional path for attorneys seeking to utilize their JD without practicing law.The Conflicts Counsel plays a key role in our risk management department by assisting in providing clearance for new business, attorney and staff hires, and acquisitions/mergers of other law firms. The role coordinates workflow and personnel activities to ensure optimal efficiency, accuracy, and timely output, and works to continuously improve processes and implement automation regarding conflicts analysis.Essential FunctionsConduct conflict checks after obtaining all relevant information on the parties, including affiliates and related parties and their relationships to the matter and to each other.Manage the firm‑wide conflicts clearance process for new clients/matters and lateral attorneys.Consult regularly with General Counsel, Risk Management Officer, Conflicts and Intake Manager, and Conflicts Counsel regarding conflict results, required higher‑level review, problems or issues, and recommendations for improvement.Provide waiver and engagement letter exemplars, assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters, and review received documents to ensure all required conditions have been met.Manage the Outside Counsel Guideline process and review for potential issues.Carry out research projects on ethical issues and provide best‑practice recommendations to General Counsel and Conflicts and Risk Management Counsel.Assist with creating, implementing, and updating policies and procedures regarding matter maintenance, closings, and lateral arrival/departure processes.Train secretarial and administrative staff on utilizing the conflicts/new business intake workflow application.Keep current on trends within the topic of conflicts of interest management.Participate in other projects and tasks as assigned.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assigned.ConfidentialityDue to the nature of this employment, various documents and information, which are of a confidential nature, will come into your possession. All such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.QualificationsThe Conflicts Counsel must possess a J.D. and a minimum of 2+ years of experience performing conflicts analysis in a large law firm environment. Strong computer skills and experience with automated conflict check software are required; Intapp Open software experience is preferred. The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of applicable ethical, legal, and risk‑management rules governing conflict of interest, the conflict resolution process, and related compliance issues and guidelines applicable to international law firms. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to effectively work with all levels of personnel with tact and diplomacy.The salary range for this position is $106,000 to $139,500. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (when the applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability may contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or by email at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr