Conflicts Counsel

Overview

A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Conflicts Counsel. This role may be performed remotely or from any firm location. The Conflicts Counsel will work within the Conflicts Department, collaborating with 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough knowledge of technologies supporting Conflicts Department operations, including Intapp Open and Intapp Terms.
• Serve as a resource for conflicts analysts on identifying and resolving conflicts of interest.
• Communicate with attorneys, analysts, business intake, support staff, and leadership to identify and resolve potential conflicts while maintaining objectivity and professional independence.
• Review conflicts requests, provide concise evaluations of potential issues, communicate and execute resolution steps, and document outcomes.
• Draft and review language in waiver and engagement letters to address conflicts issues; review existing client conflict waivers for applicability.
• Make requests and recommendations regarding ethical wall implementation.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of legal ethics, case law, professional responsibility rules related to conflicts, and firm policies.
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations from firm policies; collaborate with billing and relationship partners to address deviations.
• Assist with review and clearance of new hire candidates, including conflicts analysis, drafting engagement agreements and waivers, communicating status to recruiting and leadership, and providing training to new lateral partner hires.
• Review outside counsel guidelines and assist partners in preparing client responses aligned with firm requirements.
• Maintain and document client agreements within conflicts software and databases.
• Support Client Development team and partners in reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposals and similar business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver training for Conflicts team, attorneys, and staff on conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility topics.
• 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).
• Experience with online reference materials and Boolean searching techniques preferred.
• Strong preference for experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex conflicts issues.
• Ability and availability to travel occasionally to other firm locations.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Expected salary ranges by location are:

• California: $131,000 - $268,000
• Colorado: $121,000 - $215,000
• Illinois: $119,000 - $230,000
• 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
• 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.

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform essential job functions. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Only principal applicants will be considered.