Conflicts Counsel (Lateral Hires Focus)

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Posted Sep 22, 2026

Remote · US · Worldwide Full Time

$88K – $276K/yr

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Overview

This position is for Conflicts Counsel (Lateral Hire Focus). The role is part of the Conflicts Department and collaborates with colleagues in the Conflicts, Client Engagement, and Risk Management departments to identify and resolve conflicts of interest issues related to the intake and maintenance of new and existing business, lateral clearances, outside counsel guidelines (OCGs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and other conflicts-related matters as needed.

The position may be filled remotely or in any of the organization’s locations.

Responsibilities

Maintain a thorough working knowledge of technologies that support daily operations of the Conflicts Department, including Intapp Open and Intapp Terms.
Serve as a resource for conflicts analysts regarding the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, including communication to attorneys and staff.
Discuss conflict of interest issues with attorneys, analysts, business intake, other support staff, and firm leadership to identify and resolve potential conflicts while maintaining objectivity and professional independence.
Review requests submitted to the Conflicts Department to provide concise and complete evaluations of potential conflict issues, and document recommended steps for resolution.
Draft and review language in waiver and engagement letters to ensure it adequately addresses conflicts issues and is executed by those with appropriate authority; review existing client conflict waivers for applicability to new conflicts.
Make requests and recommendations related to the implementation of ethical walls.
Develop and maintain knowledge of legal ethics, case law, and professional responsibility rules related to conflicts of interest, and relevant procedures, policies, and practices related to conflicts, risk, and ethics.
Review client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations from firm policies, working with billing and relationship partners to address deviations.
Assist with the review and clearance of new hire candidates, including complete conflicts analysis and resolution; drafting engagement agreements and waivers as needed; communicating with recruiting and firm leadership regarding candidate conflicts status; and providing training to a new lateral partner hire.
Review outside counsel guidelines and assist partners in preparing client responses aligned with firm needs and requirements.
Assist in the maintenance and documentation of clients’ agreements within conflicts software and databases.
Assist the Client Development team and partners in reviewing and responding to RFPs and similar business opportunities.
Prepare and deliver trainings for the Conflicts team and for firm attorneys and staff on topics related to conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.

Lateral Hire Focus

Collaborate with colleagues to identify and resolve conflicts of interest issues related to candidates’ former work or portable work.
Conduct efficient review, identification, and resolution of conflicts of interest for lateral candidates and new hires.
Liaise directly, as needed, with recruiting, onboarding, firm leadership, and candidates throughout the clearance and onboarding process.
Conduct training and provide resources on conflicts and new matter opening to new hires.

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Position Requirements

Juris Doctor and an active law license in the U.S. in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides.
Two or more years of conflicts-related experience preferred.
Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
Experience with on-line reference materials and Boolean searching techniques preferred.
Experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms strongly preferred.
Ability to identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and recommend and implement solutions, including the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to track, manage, and prioritize numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests.
Strong writing skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex or numerous conflicts issues by summarizing and simplifying them.
Ability and availability to travel to other firm locations on occasion as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees receive compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges by location:

State of California: $135,000 - $276,000
State of Colorado: $125,000 - $222,000
State of Connecticut: $108,000 - $272,000
State of Illinois: $122,000 - $237,000
State of Massachusetts: $135,000 - $258,000
State of Maryland: $131,000 - $199,000
State of Maine: $92,000 - $212,000
State of Minnesota: $135,000 - $224,000
State of New York: $126,000 - $272,000
Jersey City, NJ: $147,000 - $266,000
State of Virginia: $88,000 - $257,000
State of Vermont: $134,000 - $257,000
State of Washington: $131,000 - $249,000
Washington, D.C.: $174,000 - $257,000

These salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon 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 account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
An employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
And more

Location

Remote or in any of the organization’s locations. Candidates must hold an active law license in the U.S. in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides.