Overview
A law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney to join their New Business Intake team. This role supports offices nationally and reports to the General Counsel. The position may be remote or hybrid from any office location.
Responsibilities
- Review conflict check reports related to business intake and new hire processes.
- Identify potential legal and business conflicts of interest and provide detailed analysis and advice to partners and firm leadership.
- Assist in drafting and approving engagement letters and edit letters drafted by others.
- Draft conflict waivers and facilitate waiver requests.
- Oversee implementation and maintenance of ethical walls and legal screens.
- Guide Conflict Analysts and New Business Analysts on best practices, including corporate family research.
- Respond to queries from attorneys and staff regarding business intake policies, conflicts of interest, ethical considerations, and firm policies.
- Participate in ad hoc projects for the Office of General Counsel.
- Work outside normal business hours as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar license in the state where the attorney will work.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a conflicts department at a mid- to large-sized law firm.
- Working knowledge of conflict reports produced from Intapp Open and familiarity with legal software such as D&B/Hoovers, other Intapp products (e.g., Walls), CapIQ, and WorldCheck.
- Knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules.
- Experience with database searching and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across multiple media.
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential client information.
- Preferred experience interfacing directly with clients.
- Ability to oversee and supervise staff members as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
Benefits (for full-time employees meeting requirements):
- Firm-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with firm contribution, including a high deductible health plan and annual health savings account (HSA) contribution.
- Employee-paid voluntary benefits including dental, vision, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer, critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance, and supplemental short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contribution options.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence including parental leave.
- Additional benefits such as employee assistance program (EAP), behavioral health services, firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, pet care programs, tax-advantaged college savings 529 plan, and employee discounts.
Location
Remote or hybrid work options available from any office location.
Additional Information
Candidates who receive an offer will undergo a background check tailored to the specific job duties and applicant record.
Equal opportunity employer. Compliance with applicable employment laws, including prohibitions on lie detector tests in Massachusetts, is maintained.