Charlotte - Conflicts Attorney

Position: Charlotte - Conflicts Attorney I

Charlotte - Conflicts Attorney I

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About Us

For Business Professionals, Winston & Strawn presents an exciting opportunity to be a part of a leading audit cele and prominent emerging law firm. With our commitment to excellence, diversity, a collaborative work environment and emphasis on professional growth, Winston offers a platform for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Winston is known for its collaborative and collegial culture.

We believe teamwork is an essential component in providing high‑quality legal services and we value the talents and skills of our entire business professional team.

Position Summary As a Conflicts Attorney I, you will be joining the firm’s growing and dynamic Conflicts team. The Conflicts Attorney I is a key member of the firm’s Conflicts Department, supporting the firm’s new business and conflicts intake, lateral hiring, growth initiatives, and risk management programs.

This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical conflicts and related business issues, ensuring compliance with applicable professional conduct rules and firm policies. The Conflicts Attorney I will collaborate with attorneys and staff across the firm to facilitate timely and accurate conflict clearance and will contribute to the development and implementation of best practices within the department. Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and process new business and lateral hire requests, conducting thorough searches on the firm’s databases, and researching entities using internal and third‑party resources
• Analyze search results in accordance with applicable ethical rules and firm policies; prepare detailed conflicts reports and propose effective resolutions
• Draft and review engagement letters, waivers, and ethical wall memoranda
• Conduct legal research as necessary on rules of professional conduct, case law, and jurisdictional issues related to conflicts clearance, lateral hiring, ethical walls, and related issues
• Advise firm lawyers on angl of interest issues
• Collaborate with firm lawyers, Assistant General duguence, Conflicts team members, and other personnel to resolve conflict and business issues
• Maintain and update the firm’s conflicts database with precise and current information on clients and matters, ensuring thorough documentation of conflict resolutions and any waivers obtained
• Provide training and support Conflicts Department colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Respond to urgent conflict matters outside of normal department business hours and participate in after‑hour on‑call as required
• Assist with software implementation, testing, and special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S. required
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in a large international law firm conflicts environment or minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law as an associate at a large law firm required
• The role is available as either hybrid or fully remote and must reside in a commutable distance to the applicable office

Competencies

• Substantive knowledge of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant welche jurisdictional rules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to adapt to new software and applications
• Experience-team Intapp conflicts checking and new business intake Infantil software
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent professional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make effective decisions
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain a high‑level work product in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, customer‑focused service

Benefits

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