Conflicts Attorney

Overview

An international law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia is seeking a Conflicts Attorney. The firm represents clients in litigation, arbitration, regulatory and policy matters, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate law. This role supports the firm’s conflict of interest review process related to new clients, matters, and lateral attorney hires.

Work hours: Scheduled according to West Coast business hours.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflicts.
• Resolve conflict of interest issues, including obtaining necessary waivers and drafting ethics wall memoranda, related to clearance of new clients, matters, and lateral attorneys.
• Analyze new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and professional responsibility rules.
• Review and edit draft engagement letters to ensure compliance with applicable rules.
• Interface with senior members of the Conflicts Department and possibly the General Counsel’s Office regarding approvals.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by the General Counsel’s Office and firm administration.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Law degree and active bar membership required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in conflict of interest law and/or professional responsibility.
• Preferred: 3 years of experience in a mid-size to large law firm.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under professional responsibility rules.
• Familiarity with automated financial management systems such as Elite, MS Word, Excel, and internet research related to corporate family relationships.
• Knowledge of law firm new business intake systems; experience with InTapp preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic, complex environment to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining productivity.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $106,000 to $162,000 USD annually.
• Additional discretionary bonus may be available.
• Salary may vary based on location, market data, skills, experience, degrees, and certifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental, retirement plans, all-purpose leave, backup childcare, wellness programs, cultural events, and social activities.

Location

• This position operates on West Coast business hours; specific office location details are not provided.

Additional Information

• The employer is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
• The employer participates in the E-Verify program.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (m/f/d/v).