Conflicts Counsel

Overview

A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join their Conflicts Department. This role involves collaborating with colleagues across Conflicts, Client Engagement, and Risk Management teams to identify and resolve conflicts of interest related to new and existing business intake, lateral candidate clearance, outside counsel guidelines, requests for proposals, and other conflicts-related matters. The position may be filled remotely or at any firm location.

Responsibilities

• Review, identify, and resolve conflicts of interest efficiently
• Draft conflicts waivers and review lateral candidate conflicts
• Provide recommendations on ethical wall implementation and conflicts-related engagement letter language
• Communicate clearly and timely with partners, staff, and leadership regarding conflicts requests and complex issues
• Maintain accurate records of conflicts resolutions
• Identify and correct erroneous, outdated, or incomplete conflicts information to maintain data integrity
• Maintain thorough knowledge of conflicts-related technologies, including Intapp Open and Intapp Terms
• Serve as a resource for conflicts analysts on conflict identification and resolution
• Discuss conflicts issues with attorneys, analysts, business intake, support staff, and leadership while maintaining objectivity and independence
• Review and evaluate conflicts requests, communicate resolution steps, and document outcomes
• Draft and review waiver and engagement letter language ensuring proper authorization
• Review existing client conflict waivers for applicability
• Make requests and recommendations regarding ethical walls
• Develop and maintain knowledge of legal ethics, case law, and professional responsibility rules related to conflicts
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements for policy deviations and coordinate with billing and relationship partners to address them
• Assist with new hire candidate clearance, including conflicts analysis, drafting engagement agreements and waivers, and training new lateral partners
• Assist in maintaining and documenting client agreements within conflicts software and databases
• Support Client Development team and partners in reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposals and similar opportunities
• Prepare and deliver training on conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility to the Conflicts team and firm attorneys and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. law license in the candidate's jurisdiction of residence
• Minimum of three years of direct, full-time conflicts experience at a large law firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Preferred experience with online reference materials and Boolean searching techniques
• Strongly preferred experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and conflicts requests
• Excellent writing skills to communicate complex conflicts issues clearly and concisely
• Ability and availability to travel occasionally to other firm locations

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location are approximately:

• California: $131,000 - $268,000
• Colorado: $121,000 - $215,000
• Illinois: $119,000 - $230,000
• Maine: $89,000 - $206,000
• Maryland: $127,000 - $193,000
• Massachusetts: $131,000 - $251,000
• Minnesota: $131,000 - $217,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $143,000 - $258,000
• New York: $122,000 - $264,000
• Vermont: $130,000 - $249,000
• Virginia: $85,000 - $249,000
• Washington: $127,000 - $242,000
• Washington, D.C.: $169,000 - $249,000

These salaries do not include discretionary bonuses, which are non-guaranteed and based on individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan after eligibility requirements are met.

Location

This position may be remote or based at any of the firm's U.S. locations. Occasional travel to other firm offices may be required.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.