Conflicts Attorney

Responsibilities

• Run and analyze conflict checks for new client matters and lateral candidates using the Firm’s conflicts and intake systems.
• Conduct detailed research on parties, including corporate structures, affiliates, and ownership, to ensure accurate identification of potential conflicts.
• Identify, assess, and resolve conflicts of interest, applying sound judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to partners and internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business considerations.
• Manage the lateral, legal recruitment conflicts clearance process from initial submission through onboarding.
• Communicate directly with candidates regarding the conflicts process and expectations.
• Draft, review, and coordinate conflict waivers, engagement terms, and related documentation.
• Review outside counsel guidelines and advise on compliance with client requirements.
• Implement and maintain ethical screens to protect confidential information.
• Support attorney arrivals/departures and transitions (client/matter portability, ethical obligations, and records handoff).
• Partner with the General Counsel on developing and refining conflicts policies, procedures, training programs, and best practices.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members, as appropriate.
• Support the team’s wider risk management initiatives around new business intake, outside counsel guideline compliance, client risk assessments, vendor management, and records management as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active New York bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department or commensurate relevant conflicts experience through practicing in a large or mid-sized firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently run conflicts checks, interpret results, and drive resolution of complex issues.
• Strong understanding of Rules of Professional Conduct across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to analyze corporate structures, transactional relationships, and litigation matters.
• Experience drafting conflict waivers and advising on ethical screens.
• Excellent judgment, with the ability to balance risk and business priorities in a practical way.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working directly with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high volume of time-sensitive matters.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge and experience working with conflicts and intake systems, document management systems, and related processes in mid-to-large-sized law firms.