Conflicts Attorney (Hybrid or Remote) (#1050) - Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZ

Overview

A law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their team responsible for researching, reviewing, and resolving conflict of interest issues related to new business and lateral attorney hires. This role involves collaboration with the Conflicts team, Ethics Counsel, Claims Counsel, Lawyer Recruiting, and attorneys firm-wide to assist with matter openings, potential new hires, and ongoing maintenance. The position can be fully remote but is based out of one of the following offices: Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities

• Research, review, and analyze conflicts reports to accurately identify potential legal conflicts and business issues.
• Assist attorneys in addressing or resolving conflicts.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest to ensure compliance with the firm’s conflict and risk management policies and applicable professional conduct rules.
• Consult and advise firm attorneys regarding conflicts clearance status and ensure timely matter opening.
• Use specialized software and databases to review and clear potential conflicts.
• Document steps taken to resolve conflicts and maintain up-to-date outside counsel documentation.
• Enter pertinent information into the conflicts system.
• Assist with drafting conflicts waivers and establishing ethics walls as requested.
• Review engagement letters and assist with revisions to address conflicts and ethics requirements.
• Respond to attorney inquiries regarding potential conflicts, conflict waivers, and new business intake policies and procedures.
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and assess the firm’s ability to comply.
• Stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest.
• Assist in preparing and delivering training and orientation on conflicts, professional responsibility, and related matter opening topics.
• Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in one or more states.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience clearing conflicts, drafting waiver letters, reviewing and implementing outside counsel guidelines, and implementing ethical walls at a large law firm.
• At least 2 years of experience with Intapp Conflicts software.
• At least 2 years of experience reviewing, clearing, and opening matters for lateral-hire attorneys at a large law firm.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional tact, diligence, and analytical rigor.
• Advanced interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand the critical importance of small details.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range for Minneapolis, Denver, or Seattle offices: $100,000 to $160,000.
• Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, skills, and location and may fall outside the stated range.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with firm contribution; life insurance; disability coverage; paid time off; parental leave; paid holidays; volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if eligible); adoption assistance; pre-tax reimbursement accounts; backup child and elder care; education and college advising; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance; and 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling visits.
• Benefits available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week and their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender.

Location

This position is open to candidates based in or willing to work remotely from the following office locations:

• Minneapolis, MN
• Denver, CO
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Seattle, WA
• Phoenix, AZ

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities, religious practices, menopause, pregnancy, or lactation-related needs during the application and hiring process.
• The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disabled Veterans employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
• The employer participates in E-Verify.
• Applications are accepted online only; no mail or email submissions.
• The employer is not currently accepting search firm submissions for this opening.
• Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026.