Conflicts Attorney

Overview

• Serve as a Conflicts Attorney, analyzing and resolving potential conflicts of interest for new clients and matters.
• Draft and review waivers, engagement letters, and outside counsel guidelines to ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Implement ethical walls and maintain the integrity of the firm’s conflicts database.
• Conduct legal research and corporate family investigations to support conflict resolution processes.
• Train new team members in conflicts processes and procedures to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and analysts to address and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of professional conduct rules across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to risk management and compliance initiatives within the firm.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and analyze conflict reports for new clients, matters, and lateral candidates.
• Draft and review engagement letters and waiver provisions to address conflict concerns.
• Identify deviations in outside counsel guidelines and collaborate to resolve them.
• Implement and manage ethical walls to screen individuals from specific clients and matters.
• Conduct research using tools like Hoovers, Lexis/Westlaw, and public databases.
• Train and supervise conflicts team members, ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Maintain the firm’s conflicts database and ensure data integrity.
• Support risk management and compliance projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in law firm risk management or corporate compliance.
• Proficiency in conflict identification and clearance processes.
• Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms, and Elite or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of professional conduct rules and jurisdictional differences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and web-based research tools.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.