Conflicts Attorney Los Angeles

Conflicts Attorney

Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Risk Management and Conflicts team. This position offers substantial remote work flexibility with occasional in-office attendance and presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in professional responsibility, conflicts analysis, and law firm risk management.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in reviewing and resolving conflicts issues related to new clients, new matters, lateral hires, and ongoing representations while working closely with firm attorneys, compliance professionals, and leadership.

• Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues related to:
  • New client engagements
  • New matters
  • Additional parties added to existing matters
  • Attorney lateral hires
• Maintain and apply knowledge of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable jurisdictional ethics rules
• Research and analyze domestic and international professional responsibility requirements
• Review intake submissions to ensure complete and accurate conflict information
• Develop conflict search strategies and analyze conflict reports
• Identify potential legal and business conflicts and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Draft, review, and coordinate:
  • Conflict waivers
  • Engagement letters
  • Ethical wall documentation
  • Other risk management materials
• Establish and manage ethical screens and information barriers
• Coordinate directly with attorneys, compliance professionals, and firm leadership on conflict issues
• Review lateral hire conflict analyses and assist with conflict resolution for incoming attorneys
• Conduct legal research and prepare written guidance regarding conflicts and professional responsibility issues
• Assist with attorney and staff training on conflicts procedures and firm policies
• Support departmental projects and risk management initiatives

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the United States
• Experience as a practicing attorney and/or conflicts attorney in a law firm environment preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Legal ethics
  • Professional responsibility rules
  • Attorney conflicts of interest
  • Risk management principles
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate complex conflicts issues clearly and effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment

• Large law firm conflicts experience
• Experience reviewing and resolving conflicts related to:
  • New matters
  • Lateral attorney hires
  • International representations
• Familiarity with:
  • Intapp Walls
  • Conflicts databases
  • Relational database systems
  • Conflict management software

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work in a sophisticated professional responsibility environment supporting a nationally recognized law firm. Benefits include:

• Significant remote work flexibility
• Exposure to complex legal ethics and risk management issues
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership and attorneys across multiple practices
• A stable and highly specialized career path
• Professional development opportunities within a growing risk management function

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Transportation and commuter benefits
• Backup care programs
• Generous paid time off
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Additional wellness and employee support programs

• Primarily remote (Katten Flex)
• Occasional in‑office attendance required
• Standard schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST
• Participation in after‑hours conflicts coverage rotation required

• Los Angeles, California

Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace and seeks professionals who are interested in building a long‑term career in conflicts analysis, legal ethics, and risk management.