Conflicts Attorney - Remote (Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Redwood City, San Diego, Wilmington, DC)

Overview

A global intellectual property law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their Risk and Compliance Department. This role is part of a remote-first team, with preferred working hours from 9-5 or 10-6 Pacific Time. The position involves advising on ethical requirements, managing conflicts of interest, and supporting new business and lateral hire reviews.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ethical requirements across relevant jurisdictions, including ABA model rules and Title 37 C.F.R., providing research, analysis, and recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Analyze conflict of interest reports and resolve potential conflicts by working directly with attorneys and their assistants.
• Research issues related to lateral candidates, including former government employee requirements and state adoption of ABA Model Rules; draft waivers, notices, and declarations as needed.
• Manage Intake Committee meetings and support committee members with business research and other assistance.
• Train Conflicts staff on identifying and resolving complex ethical and subject matter conflicts related to new business and lateral hire reviews.
• Advise Conflicts staff on business and ethical conflict of interest issues, including the creation or modification of ethical walls.
• Assist attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and operations staff in understanding new business and lateral review policies and procedures.
• Maintain conflicts database information to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborate with department leadership to document and improve current processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and bar membership in good standing in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the conflicts or new business intake department of a law firm.
• Thorough knowledge of law firm administrative processes related to ethics and conflicts.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter, and business conflicts.
• Working knowledge of automated conflicts databases.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills for conducting complex legal research and analysis.
• Ability to think strategically, identify issues, and recommend and implement effective solutions.
• Effective and diplomatic communication skills with all levels of legal, management, clients, and support staff, handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Excellent client service skills with a professional, client-centric, and service-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Knowledge of InTapp Conflicts software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and escalate issues appropriately.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing responsibilities and circumstances.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $133,000 to $222,000 per year, based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contributions.
• Family-friendly benefits including back-up child care.
• Health and wellness initiatives.

Location

This is a remote-first position with no expectation of regular in-office presence. Preferred working hours align with Pacific Time zones.