Conflicts Counsel Manager

Overview

A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Conflicts Counsel Manager. This role can be performed remotely or from any firm location.

The Conflicts Counsel Manager leads a team responsible for identifying and resolving conflicts of interest related to new and existing business intake, lateral hires, outside counsel guidelines, requests for proposals, and other conflicts-related matters. The position requires oversight of conflict reviews, preparation of waivers and engagement letters, ethical wall recommendations, and maintaining accurate conflict records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Conflicts Counsel team, including onboarding, training, development, evaluations, and administrative duties.
• Maintain expertise in conflicts-related technologies such as InTapp Open and InTapp Terms.
• Serve as a primary resource on legal questions involving conflicts of interest for the Conflicts, Client Engagement, and Risk Management departments.
• Collaborate with attorneys, analysts, and staff to identify and resolve potential conflicts while maintaining objectivity and professional independence.
• Review conflict of interest requests, provide evaluations, communicate resolutions, and document outcomes.
• Prepare routine conflicts waivers, assist partners with waiver revisions, and monitor waiver approvals before matter openings.
• Stay current on the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct and jurisdictional variations relevant to the firm’s operations.
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations from firm policies and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Assist with conflicts clearance for new hires, including analysis, drafting engagement agreements and waivers, and training new lateral partners.
• Support the Client Development team and partners in reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposals and similar business opportunities.
• Develop and deliver training on conflicts, ethics, and professional responsibility to the Conflicts team and firm personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. law license.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Counsel, or similar role in a large domestic or international law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with InTapp Open conflicts software.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex conflicts of interest.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, emails, and conflicts requests effectively.
• Excellent written communication skills, capable of clearly summarizing complex conflicts issues.
• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally to other firm locations.

Compensation and Benefits

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

• California: $151,000 - $308,000
• Colorado: $139,000 - $248,000
• Illinois: $136,000 - $265,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $164,000 - $297,000
• Maryland: $146,000 - $222,000
• Massachusetts: $151,000 - $289,000
• Minnesota: $151,000 - $250,000
• New York: $141,000 - $304,000
• Vermont: $149,000 - $286,000
• Washington: $146,000 - $278,000
• Washington, D.C.: $195,000 - $286,000

Bonus opportunities are discretionary and based on individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.

Location

This position may be based remotely or at any of the firm’s U.S. office locations.

This description summarizes the general duties and requirements of the role and is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.