Conflicts Attorney — Legal Risk (Chicago)
- LocationChicago, Illinois
- Work typeOn-site
- Compensation$145k–$192k
- PracticeCompliance & Regulatory, Real Estate
A leading international law firm
Apply in confidence →Experienced attorney to join a global firm's Legal Risk Management team in Chicago to manage conflicts-of-interest clearance for client matters. The role works closely with lawyers across domestic and international offices to identify, analyze and resolve ethical and business conflict issues.
Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and resolving conflicts reports, coordinating search requests, advising on engagement letters and waivers, and supporting new-business intake. The role also contributes to projects on conflicts best practices and maintains awareness of ethics rules across relevant jurisdictions.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission
- Experience with conflicts clearance, legal risk, or ethics advisory work in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail, analytical problem-solving ability and capacity to manage multiple assignments independently
- Comfort learning and using conflicts software and other legal intake systems; familiarity with ethics rules across jurisdictions preferred
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Confidential. We never contact your current employer.