We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. As a Conflicts Attorney, you will be responsible for supporting the Firm's risk management function by analyzing conflicts involving new clients, matters, and lateral hires and advising on legal and business risks and resolution strategies. Working closely with partners and the Office of General Counsel, the attorney analyzes conflicts involving new clients, matters, and lateral hires and advises on legal and business risks and resolution strategies.
Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration, a proactive and adaptable approach, positive working relationships, and a commitment to exceptional results.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The hours for this role will be 1:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m Pacific Time (PT).
What You'll Do
- Review conflict reports for new clients, matters, and lateral hires; advise partners on legal and business risks and resolution strategies.
- Draft and negotiate conflict waivers; prepare and implement ethical walls and screening memoranda.
- Audit and improve new business intake data, forms, and engagement terms.
- Analyze lateral matter lists and resolve conflicts with partners and lateral hires, including developing waiver strategies.
- Guide conflict analysts on best practices, corporate family tree research, matter maintenance, report preparation, and related research and analysis.
- Prepare clear communications to attorneys identifying all potential issues and assist in resolving business and ethical conflicts.
- Monitor changes in ethics rules, opinions, and case law affecting conflicts of interest.
- Research applicable conflicts and ethics rules.
- Respond to urgent matters and participate in a periodic on-call rotation, including occasional weekends and certain holidays, as needed.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active law license in New York, the District of Columbia, Illinois or California required.
- Three years of experience as a conflicts attorney preferred, ideally in a large, multi-office international law firm.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. professional conduct rules and related ethical, legal, and risk management rules preferred, including the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Strong knowledge of rules governing lawyers’ professional conduct in the UK, Germany, and Asia also preferred.
- Excellent research, analytical, and partner-facing communication skills.
Why Join Us?
Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and partnership across teams. Employees can work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and make an impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Benefits Include- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $200,000 to $240,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location as well as the needs of the firm.
We look forward to learning more about you!
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