Conflicts Attorney

Overview

• Serve as a Conflicts Attorney within a dynamic and collaborative law firm environment.
• Analyze and resolve complex conflicts of interest to support ethical obligations.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Contribute to the development of conflicts policies and training programs.
• Work closely with the General Counsel on legal expertise-related tasks.
• Engage in research and analysis of corporate structures and transactional relationships.
• Support lateral recruitment processes and client matter onboarding.
• Participate in risk management initiatives across various firm departments.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Run and analyze conflict checks for new client matters and lateral hires.
• Conduct detailed research on parties to identify potential conflicts.
• Draft and review conflict waivers, engagement terms, and related documentation.
• Implement and maintain ethical screens to protect confidential information.
• Advise on compliance with outside counsel guidelines and client requirements.
• Mentor and train junior team members in conflicts resolution processes.
• Support attorney transitions and records management tasks.
• Collaborate on refining conflicts policies and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active NY bar admission.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in law firm conflicts or related roles.
• Strong understanding of Rules of Professional Conduct across jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in conflicts and intake systems and document management processes.
• Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business priorities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Experience drafting conflict waivers and advising on ethical screens.
• Ability to manage high volumes of time-sensitive matters effectively.