Conflicts Attorney

Overview

A global legal organization is seeking a dynamic and motivated Conflicts Attorney to join their Conflicts Team. This role supports the critical risk management function by reviewing and analyzing conflict reports related to business intake (new clients and matters) and lateral hires. The position offers a fully remote work schedule with flexibility to visit the office for training and team meetings as needed. The work shift is from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM EST.

Responsibilities

• Review complex conflict reports to identify and resolve potential legal and business-related conflict issues.
• Provide detailed analysis and advice to partners and collaborate with them to resolve conflicts.
• Prepare communications to attorneys clearly identifying all potential issues and assist with business and ethical conflict resolution.
• Procure, review, and draft conflict waivers for new matters; work closely with partners to obtain necessary waivers.
• Prepare and implement ethical walls, including drafting screening memoranda for matters and laterals.
• Document or audit steps taken to resolve actual or potential conflicts and store supporting documentation appropriately.
• Analyze and review new business intake data, forms, and engagement terms to assist with the intake process and ensure data accuracy.
• Review conflicts questionnaires submitted by lawyer and staff candidates and communicate directly with candidates for clarifications.
• Conduct analysis on lateral matter lists to identify actual or potential conflicts; collaborate with partners and laterals to resolve issues, including drafting and obtaining waivers.
• Provide guidance to conflicts analysts supporting the new business intake process, including best practices, corporate family tree research, matter maintenance, conflict report preparation, and related research and analysis.
• Run conflict searches and conduct family tree and other corporate research as necessary.
• Research applicable conflict and ethical rules.
• Monitor changes in ethics rules, opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
• Be available for urgent matters and participate in periodic on-call rotation, including occasional evening hours, weekends, and certain holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active law license in good standing (NY, DC, or CA required).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of ethical, legal, and risk management rules, including the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and professional conduct rules in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Asia preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of conflicts-attorney experience preferred, ideally within a multi-office, large international law firm.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with partners regarding conflicts issues.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and interact collegially with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Familiarity with Intapp Open Conflicts System and Intapp Walls is a plus.
• Ability to research corporate family trees using tools such as Capital IQ and Dun & Bradstreet.

Compensation & Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $225,000. Actual base compensation will depend on factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, location, and organizational needs.

Location

• Fully remote with flexibility to visit the office for training and team meetings as required.
• Work shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM EST.