Conflicts Administrator (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. The Conflicts Administrator role supports lawyers and management by overseeing the conflicts checking process, ensuring compliance with internal policies and managing potential risks and conflicts of interest.
Responsibilities
- Conducting conflict of interest searches using firm systems (Intapp Conflicts) and internal/external databases
- Constructing search parameters across multiple databases to identify potential conflicts or risk issues (e.g., sanctions)
- Preparing, curating, and interpreting conflict reports for review by the Firm’s lawyers
- Escalating potential issues to the Office of the General Counsel for resolution
- Establishing ethical screens/confidentiality walls when required
- Responding to internal inquiries related to conflicts and risk protocols
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies, professional conduct rules, and regulatory obligations
- Maintaining accurate and complete conflict records in firm systems (Intapp Conflicts)
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, or risk management role (legal industry experience preferred)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- 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
- Experience with systems such as 3E, Elite Enterprise, Aderant, Intapp Conflicts, Intapp Intake considered an asset
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).
- A hybrid work environment.
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