Conflicts Attorney

Overview

An immediate opening is available for a Conflicts Attorney to join a team responsible for conflict of interest analysis and guidance supporting a centralized conflict clearing process. The role primarily focuses on conflicts clearance related to new business and new talent, with potential involvement in conflicts clearance for responses to RFPs and external publications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflict reports for new business and potential new hires, communicate results, and document outcomes.
• Exercise judgment to escalate uncertain or unusual conflict situations to Firm Counsel and the Director of Business Intake and Conflicts as appropriate.
• Draft consent letters upon request by firm attorneys.
• Collaborate with the Business Intake Department to construct, monitor, and disable ethical walls as needed.
• Recommend process and service improvements, policy changes, or major variations from established policy to better meet client needs.
• Ensure effective and efficient service delivery by working collaboratively with firm leadership, practice groups, and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with conflicts-related firm policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing department procedures and processes.
• Attend regular staff meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and bar membership in the jurisdiction of at least one firm office location.
• Experience with conflicts of interest analysis or related risk management initiatives.
• Familiarity with Intapp Open or similar conflicts search software preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Thorough understanding of conflict of interest rules.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive or difficult issues professionally and confidently.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Work Hours and Location

• Exempt position.
• Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Expectation to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill responsibilities.
• This position is fully remote.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $94,000 - $208,000, with base compensation varying based on skills and experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid family and medical leave.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Remote work options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term care insurance options.
• Generous firm-contributed health savings account.
• Pre-tax transportation/parking plan with an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals working three or more days per week in the office.
• Annual contribution to employee retirement plan.