Join a national law firm’s Risk & Compliance team as counsel based on the West Coast (Los Angeles or other West Coast offices) with consideration for fully remote US candidates. The role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts and other ethical or contractual risks arising from new client intake, new matters, and lateral hires.

The counsel will work closely with the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management and New Business & Conflicts teams, advising attorneys on conflicts and ethics issues, drafting waivers and ethical walls, and helping ensure engagement terms comply with professional rules and firm policy. The role includes training, project participation, and maintaining confidentiality on sensitive matters.

Ideal for a practical, client-service oriented attorney who can manage a dynamic workload, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively across levels of the organization.

Juris Doctor and active admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
3+ years of relevant law firm or corporate OGC experience with substantial exposure to conflicts, new client intake, and ethics issues.
Strong legal research, analytical, project-management and communication skills; proven ability to advise attorneys and staff.
Experience with conflicts/intake tools (e.g., Intapp Conflicts/Intake/Terms/Walls) preferred.

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