SENIOR CONFLICTS ATTORNEY

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney to join the New Business Intake team. This position may be remote or hybrid from any of the organization’s office locations. The role supports offices nationally as directed by the General Counsel.

Key responsibilities include reviewing conflict check reports related to business intake and new hire processes, identifying legal and possible business conflicts, and managing resolution of conflicts. The attorney works closely with partners, the General Counsel, and other members of firm leadership.

Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience.

Additional note: Candidates offered employment will undergo a background check as an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Responsibilities

• Review conflict reports prepared in connection with the business intake process; identify potential legal and business conflicts of interest issues; provide detailed analysis and advice to partners; collaborate with firm members to resolve conflict issues.
• Assist in drafting and approving engagement letters and editing letters drafted by others.
• Draft conflict waivers and facilitate waiver requests.
• Review conflict reports prepared in connection with the new hire process; provide detailed analysis and advice to the HR Department, Strategic Growth Committee, and firm leadership; advise new hires on conflict issues.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of ethical walls and other legal screens.
• Guide a team of Conflict Analysts and New Business Analysts supporting the business intake process, including best practices on corporate family research and preparation of conflict reports.
• Respond to questions from attorneys and professional staff across the firm concerning business intake policies and procedures, conflicts of interest, related ethical considerations, and other firm policies.
• Support ad hoc projects for the Office of General Counsel as they arise.
• Maintain ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of conflict reports produced from Intapp Open and basic knowledge of legal software such as D&B/Hoovers, other Intapp products (e.g., Walls), CapIQ, and WorldCheck.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar license required in the state where the Senior Conflicts Attorney will work.
• 5+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules.
• Database searching experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to think quickly, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication across multiple mediums (in person, phone, Microsoft Teams, etc.) with a broad range of personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential client information with appropriate discretion and sensitivity.
• Experience directly interfacing with clients is preferred.
• Ability to oversee and supervise staff members as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly interfacing with clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Other compensation: Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

Benefits (if full-time equivalent requirements are met):

• Firm-paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits: Dental and vision coverage; supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness); flexible spending accounts; optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child); supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g., parental leave).

Additional benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program.
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program.
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage.

Location

Remote or hybrid from any of the organization’s office locations.

Legal notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.