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. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Cassels is currently seeking a Conflicts Specialist to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, reporting to our General Counsel Office. This role is responsible for conducting as well as overseeing daily conflict search requests, assisting with file opening functions, and proactively managing conflicts workflows. It’s an ideal role for an individual who is an engaged team leader and excels at risk management, compliance, and client service within a fast-paced law firm setting. Success in this role will require independence and a proactive, self-motivated mindset. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, independent thinking, and the ability to be nimble and problem solve. They must be able to apply a practical and sensible approach to identifying and escalating potential risks and conflicts of interest.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• 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.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated 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.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

(This role is open to candidates from Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver)

Hours of Work:

Weekdays:

Toronto: 1:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Calgary: 11:00AM - 7:00PM MST /

Vancouver: 10:00AM - 6:00PM PST

Weekends rotating on-call schedule

Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000

What we offer:

• 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.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.