Conflicts Attorney

About the role

This exempt position will be responsible for analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest issues and conducting new client background research. It reports directly to the Director of Conflicts and Records and has no subordinate staff.

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success. Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential merger candidates;
• Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest;
• Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct;
• Conduct background research on new clients;
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management;
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflicts checks as assigned;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position requires a working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures as well as general familiarity with the various practice areas handled by the firm. A working understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law and opinions relating to conflicts of interest is essential. Experience with legal research and writing. Education: JD from accredited law school required. License to practice law in US jurisdiction required. Physical demands: must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc.; remains stationary at least 75% of the time; constantly operates computers and other office productivity machines; occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 25 lbs.; constant communication and exchange of information with firm attorneys, clients and staff; must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time. Working conditions: standard office environment using standard office equipment; working additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm or client demands.

Skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently while making sound judgments.
• Effective time management and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid legal research and communication skills.