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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