Conflicts Attorney

Overview

A national law firm focused on serving middle market companies is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Office of Legal Affairs team. This role involves working closely with attorneys and business professionals to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business intake, client engagements, and lateral hiring. The Conflicts Attorney will provide guidance on conflicts and ethics matters and support preparation and review of ethical screens, conflict waivers, ethics-related disclosures, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.

This position may be based in California or Colorado, with a preferred work schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or later.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze electronic information regarding new engagements and new hires to identify and address potential legal, business, and positional conflicts of interest.
• Conduct electronic research using Westlaw, Google, and other tools to identify and resolve conflict and ethics issues.
• Analyze and resolve conflict of interest issues and provide concise information to firm attorneys.
• Prepare, review, and analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics disclosures, waivers, ethical screens, and disengagement letters.
• Review work of others in the Office of Legal Affairs and provide guidance on conflict of interest and ethics issues.
• Communicate extensively with firm attorneys, business professionals, General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel – Conflicts to facilitate conflict resolution.
• Assist in developing training and education programs for legal and non-legal staff regarding conflict of interest issues and client intake procedures.
• Close client and/or matter accounts according to firm policy or as requested.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least three years of legal experience in a law firm.
• Active bar license in good standing strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience conducting electronic research; familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook) and conflicts-related programs; experience with Aderant is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and experience with legal ethics and conflicts issues in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss and resolve conflicts and ethics issues diplomatically.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills; ability to work independently on multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a range for California-based applicants estimated at $150,000 - $180,000 annually.
• For Colorado-based applicants, the estimated salary range is $145,000 - $165,000 annually.
• Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, licensure, certifications, and other job-related factors.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave; employee wellbeing and EAP programs; paid time off; and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing.
• Benefits and eligibility vary by location and are subject to plan terms and legal requirements.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Employment eligibility verification is required upon hire.
• The application deadline for this position is September 11, 2026.

Location

• Position may be based in California or Colorado.
• Preferred work schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or later.