Compliance Attorney

Plona Partners; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners seeks a Compliance Attorney – Conflicts & Professional Responsibility in Tampa, FL, with hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite). The role focuses on conflicts of interest management, lateral attorney onboarding, and supervising ethical screening across an international platform.

Ideal candidate has a JD, active Florida Bar status, and at least 2 years in a law firm or risk/compliance setting, with strong research, drafting, and communication skills to support policy enforcement

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of legal experience in conflicts or risk management.
• Experience with lateral onboarding or conflicts resolution.
• Understanding ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate conflicts of interest for lateral partner and associate recruitment.
• Conduct conflicts analysis and recommend resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, recruiting, and leadership to onboard attorneys compliantly.
• Draft, review, and negotiate conflict waiver letters and related docs.
• Review litigation docket reports to identify potential conflicts in hires.
• Monitor and implement professional responsibility rules across jurisdictions.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Ethical compliance

Drafting

Communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

Compliance Attorney – Conflicts & Professional Responsibility

Location: Tampa, FL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

This position offers a unique opportunity for a Florida-barred attorney to transition into, or further develop a career within, law firm risk management, professional ethics, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with senior legal and compliance leadership, the successful candidate will play a critical role in managing conflicts of interest, overseeing lateral attorney onboarding, implementing ethical screening protocols, and advising on professional responsibility matters across a sophisticated international platform.

Key Responsibilities

Conflicts of Interest & Lateral Attorney Onboarding

• Manage and evaluate potential conflicts of interest arising from lateral partner and associate recruitment.
• Conduct conflicts analysis, assess professional responsibility considerations, and recommend appropriate resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, recruiting teams, and legal leadership to facilitate compliant attorney onboarding.
• Draft, review, and negotiate conflict waiver letters and related documentation.
• Review litigation docket reports and other relevant information to identify potential conflicts associated with lateral hires.
• Monitor developments in professional responsibility rules, including jurisdiction-specific requirements concerning lateral conflicts and remote work.

Professional Responsibility & Ethical Compliance

• Implement, maintain, and monitor ethical screens and information barriers.
• Evaluate potential ethical issues involving client representations, lateral hires, and confidential information.
• Support the development and enforcement of policies governing restricted securities, insider lists, and ethical screening.
• Review client engagement agreements, outside counsel guidelines, and related contractual obligations.
• Research regulatory and professional conduct requirements across domestic and international jurisdictions.

Global Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Partner with legal, compliance, recruiting, and business services professionals across multiple offices.
• Develop and improve internal conflicts procedures, reporting frameworks, and compliance workflows.
• Collaborate with analysts and technology teams to improve conflicts searches, workflow automation, and data accuracy.
• Assist with compliance training, policy implementation, and operational initiatives.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience, preferably within a law firm conflicts department, Office of General Counsel, risk management function, or comparable legal environment.
• Experience with lateral attorney onboarding, conflicts analysis, or conflicts resolution.
• Strong understanding of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable conflicts-of-interest principles.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.