Conflicts Attorney

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their team based in any U.S. office. This role involves managing conflicts clearance for new clients, new matters, and lateral candidates. The Conflicts Attorney will review and analyze conflicts issues daily, coordinate with firm partners on approvals, and support the General Counsel and Legal Operations teams as needed.

This position reports to the Director, Conflicts Attorneys & Assistant General Counsel and collaborates closely with the Office of General Counsel, Chief Legal Operations Officer, Director of Conflicts & Information Governance, and firm partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflict of interest reports for new firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflicts and ensure compliance with firm policies and risk management procedures.
• Resolve conflicts of interest issues, including obtaining waivers and drafting ethics wall memoranda related to new clients, matters, and lateral attorneys.
• Review new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and professional responsibility rules; review and edit draft engagement letters accordingly.
• Communicate proactively with partners and management regarding complex conflicts issues.
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and assist in assessing the firm's ability to comply.
• Supervise Resolution Analysts’ clearance efforts and processes.
• Conduct orientation sessions for staff and attorneys on the new matter approval process.
• Consult with partners, professional responsibility committees, and information governance teams to create and maintain effective screening restrictions.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all conflicts resolutions and related communications.
• Develop expertise on conflicts rules in specific practice areas and create templates and frameworks for conflicts analysis.
• Perform corporate research as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar license required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney in a conflicts department.
• Knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under professional responsibility rules across various jurisdictions.
• Experience analyzing conflicts of interest and related legal principles.
• Basic knowledge of legal software such as Intapp, D&B/Hoovers, CapIQ, and BvD.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with attorneys and staff.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic, complex environment to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining productivity and managing workload.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail, consistency, and sound decision-making.
• Technological proficiency, preferably with conflicts clearance and ethical screening software.
• Aptitude for learning new systems and participating in system design discussions.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and manage competing demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $220,000 - $240,000, dependent on qualifications and operational considerations.
• Benefits include health care, retirement plans, paid time off (including sick and vacation days), parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.

Location

• Position based in any U.S. office.

Additional Information

• The employer considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and recruitment process, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.