New Business Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm based in Tampa, FL, is seeking a highly qualified New Business Attorney to join its team. This role involves advising on conflict issues, supporting the global implementation of the concierge model, and managing new business reviews with a focus on conflict clearance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate or finance law, a firm grasp of conflict clearance protocols, and excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Duties:

• Advise fee earners on conflict issues and relevant bar rules.
• Support the global rollout of the concierge model for total conflict clearance for complex and straightforward matters.
• Liaise with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Partners to resolve complex technical or commercial conflicts.
• Review new business matters on an expedited basis to determine acceptability.
• Communicate conflict concerns to partners, including the need for waivers, ethical screens, or special approvals.
• Understand and apply engagement letters, waiver language, outside counsel guidelines, and internal procedures.
• Provide support in developing and delivering conflict training materials and programs.
• Mentor junior team members, act as an escalation point, and guide them through the conflict clearance process.
• Conduct quality control checks on junior team members’ conflicts tasks and provide feedback for improvement.
• Support new lateral Partners with conflict clearances, matter reviews, and drafting engagement letters and waivers.
• Act as a subject matter expert in various areas of law, offering guidance to Senior and Junior Analysts.
• Provide high-level department coverage for urgent requests on weekends, holidays, and after-hours.

Requirements:

• Must be Florida barred, active, and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a professional attorney, ideally in corporate or finance law; conflicts attorney experience is a plus.
• Experience at or currently employed at a reasonably-sized law firm.
• International experience is a plus.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity with creative thinking skills.
• Ability to see the big picture and demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
• Client service focus, team player mentality, and decisive judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Fluency in English.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in Florida (must be active and in good standing).

Skills:

• Deep understanding of conflict clearance protocols in corporate practice areas, including private equity, capital markets, bank finance, mergers & acquisitions, and restructuring & insolvency.
• Ability to communicate complex conflict issues clearly and confidentially.
• Proficiency in mentoring and providing feedback to junior team members.
• Capability to handle high-pressure situations and urgent requests effectively.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.