Conflicts Specialist (1-Year Contract)
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. They are currently seeking a Conflicts Specialist to join their Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, responsible for conducting conflict searches, managing workflows, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing daily conflict search requests and ensuring efficient workflow within the conflicts searching team and timely responses
- Conducting conflict of interest searches using firm systems (Intapp Conflicts) and internal/external databases
- Constructing search parameters and rules parameters for more efficient searching
- Escalating conflict reports for review by the General Counsel’s Office where appropriate
- Establishing and maintaining ethical screens/confidentiality walls when required
- Responding to internal inquiries related to conflicts, file opening, and risk protocols
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies, professional conduct rules, and regulatory obligations
- Opening and maintaining client files
Skills
- Post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience in a legal, accounting, or professional services environment
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in a conflicts, intake, risk management, and/or project management role (legal industry experience preferred)
- Experience with systems such as Intapp Conflicts and Intapp Intake considered an asset
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Independent worker with sound judgment and ability to problem solve
- High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
- Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
- A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
- A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
- A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
- Employee referral bonus.
- A hybrid work environment.
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