Conflicts Attorney

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to assist with all aspects of conflicts clearance for new clients, new matters, and lateral candidates. The role is open across multiple U.S. offices and sits within the firm's Office of General Counsel and Legal Operations functions.

The Conflicts Attorney will review and analyze conflict-of-interest reports, identify potential issues, and resolve conflicts through waivers and ethics wall memos. The role involves close interaction with partners regarding approval of new matters and lateral attorney hires, as well as consultation on effective screening restrictions and compliance with professional responsibility rules.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing client outside counsel guidelines, supervising resolution analysts, conducting orientation on the new matter approval process, and developing expertise and frameworks for conflicts issues in specific practice areas. The position reports to the Director of Conflicts Attorneys & Assistant General Counsel and works closely with the firm's General Counsel, Chief Legal Operations Officer, and Director of Conflicts & Information Governance.

• JD and active bar license required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney in a conflicts department required.
• Knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under professional responsibility rules across various jurisdictions.
• Experience analyzing conflicts of interest and the law of conflicts of interest.
• Basic knowledge of legal software such as Intapp, D&B/Hoovers, CapIQ, BvD.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys and staff.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong technological skills; knowledge of conflicts clearance and ethical screening software preferred.