Hanson Bridgett

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Hybrid: This role can be hybrid from one of our office locations (San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael, Sacramento, or Los Angeles) The Senior Manager of Risk Management will support the firm’s General Counsel and collaborate with the COO, CIO, and Director of Billing & AR to help oversee Hanson Bridgett’s risk management functions. This role includes day-to-day supervision of the Conflicts and New Business Intake, Records, and Docketing teams, and plays a key role in ensuring the firm’s compliance with ethical obligations and operational efficiency. Essential Responsibilities and Duties • Team Supervision & Operations • Manage daily operations of the Conflicts, Records, and Docketing teams (approx. 12 staff), including task delegation, workflow oversight, and performance feedback. • Ensure timely and accurate conflict checks and new business intake processes in alignment with firm policies. • Support the Records team in maintaining physical and electronic records systems. • Oversee docketing and calendaring processes to ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural accuracy. • Compliance & Risk Support • Review outside counsel guidelines and client service agreements for compliance requirements; coordinate with relevant teams to ensure adherence. • Assist with onboarding of lateral hires, focusing on risk-related procedures and documentation. • Support the General Counsel with attorney departures, including matter transfers and reassignment coordination. • Administer the firm’s ethical wall process, including drafting memoranda and maintaining documentation. • Policy & Training • Help implement and maintain risk management policies and procedures in collaboration with administrative leadership. • Conduct orientations for new attorneys and staff on risk-related policies and systems. • Assist with firmwide training sessions on risk management topics. • Technology & Projects • Recommend and help implement technology solutions to improve risk management operations. • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives that support firmwide operational goals. • Occasional Hands-On Support • Provide backup support to the Conflicts & New Business Intake team, including conflict searches, NBI form processing, and drafting risk-related documents. Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in a law firm risk management or compliance role. • Experience supervising staff or leading small teams. • Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work effectively across departments. • Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through. • High level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality. • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend practical solutions. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with law firm risk management practices and procedures. • Experience with conflicts, docketing, or records management software (e.g., Intapp, Aderant, iManage). • Prior experience managing direct reports in a legal or professional services environment. Salary Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $150,000.00 – $175,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Parental leave • Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071