Conflicts Attorney/Senior Conflicts Attorney

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney/Senior Conflicts Attorney to assist with the identification, review, analysis, and resolution of conflicts of interest related to incoming legal personnel and new client matters across multiple offices and jurisdictions. This role involves advising on conflicts issues, maintaining conflict waivers, and ensuring compliance with client Outside Counsel Guidelines. The position reports to the Director of Conflict Services, Associate General Counsel, and General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review, and resolve potential and actual conflicts of interest related to lateral legal personnel hires and new business matters.
• Consult with the Director of Conflict Services and General Counsel’s Office to facilitate clearance and approval of conflicts.
• Follow up with lawyers and firm personnel to obtain conflicts clearances, waivers, Outside Counsel Guidelines, and engagement letters.
• Generate and maintain conflict waivers for use throughout the firm.
• Review client Outside Counsel Guidelines and assist with firm compliance.
• Assist in implementing Ethical Walls as necessary.
• Train new Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Coordinators on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution.
• Good standing admission to a state bar.
• Minimum of two years of experience researching, identifying, and resolving legal conflicts of interest within the Conflicts Department of a major law firm or financial institution.
• Strong working knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to analyze and reconcile conflicts of interest in a major law firm setting.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and complete time-sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced global law firm environment.
• Strong oral and written business communication skills to interact effectively with Partners, Counsel, Associates, and other personnel across international offices.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience analyzing conflicts for complex transactional matters and lateral partner candidates is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $150,000 - $240,000.
• Actual salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, professional licenses, and location.

Location

• This position may require periodic physical presence in the firm’s offices as business needs dictate.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other legally protected status.