Conflicts Attorney

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Our client, a notable national AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts Clearing team. With appropriate oversight from the Professional Standards Partner, this role plays a critical part in supporting new business intake and managing conflict resolution while protecting the organization and its clients from adversity and risk.

This is a fully remote position. Periodic in person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at quarterly in person meetings may also be required depending on location.

• Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of attorneys
• Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve conflicts
• Obtain accurate due diligence information required to process new clients and matters
• Draft and analyze engagement letters and scope letters
• Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest
• Ensure all new clients and matters are processed accurately and in compliance with internal policies
• Consult with Finance or Legal teams as needed to process new business requests
• Respond to questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and internal policies
• Erect and maintain ethical walls and legal screens when required
• Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law related to conflicts of interest
• Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve potential conflicts
• Maintain shared documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned

• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sound judgment and discretion when escalating issues
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources
• Strong research, computer, and database skills
• Solid understanding of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the organization has an office
• Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably within a large law firm environment
• Prior experience in conflicts of interest, professional responsibility, or new business intake strongly preferred

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Legal Services and Law Practice

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance