Conflict Staff Attorney

Hale Recruiting; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hale Recruiting represents a leading global law firm seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney in a hybrid role located in Chicago or Washington, D.C. This non-associate-track position focuses on conflicts review for lateral hires and new matters, with an emphasis on analytical rigor and collaboration with firm leadership.

You will analyze conflict reports, draft practical summaries, support waivers and screening, engage in onboarding, and maintain detailed, deadline-driven workflows.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active admission to a U.S. bar and in good standing required.
• 2–4 years of conflicts clearance experience preferred, preferably in a law firm.
• Candidates from smaller firms or compliance/ethics roles will be considered.
• Previous titles include Conflicts Analyst or similar, with a JD.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts reports related to lateral hires and new matters.
• Evaluate search results to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Draft clear conflicts summaries for attorneys and firm leadership.
• Partner with lawyers to resolve issues, implement screens, and support waivers.
• Review conflicts questionnaires from lateral candidates.
• Support the lateral onboarding process from conflicts/compliance perspective.
• Prepare engagement documents, including waivers and screening memoranda.
• Track and manage multiple conflicts reviews in a deadline-driven environment.
• Contribute to improvements in conflicts workflows, systems, and processes.
• Prepare detailed summaries for lateral partner candidates and draft waivers and screens.

Skills

Analytical judgment

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Collaborative

Service-oriented

Onsite work readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Conflicts Staff Attorney - Lateral Focus (Hybrid)

About the Role:

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join its Lateral Conflicts function, supporting the review and resolution of conflicts of interest related to lateral attorney hires and select new business matters.

This is a non-associate-track attorney role designed for experienced conflicts professionals who enjoy analytical work, collaboration with firm leadership, and a predictable schedule.

The position is based in Chicago or Washington, D.C. and follows a hybrid work model with an onsite onboarding period.

What You'll Do

• Analyze conflicts reports related to lateral hires and new matters
• Evaluate search results prepared by conflicts analysts to identify potential conflicts of interest
• Draft clear, practical conflicts summaries for attorneys and firm leadership
• Partner with lawyers and conflicts leadership to resolve issues, implement screens, and support waiver processes
• Review conflicts questionnaires submitted by lateral candidates and follow up as needed
• Support the lateral onboarding process from a conflicts and compliance perspective
• Prepare engagement-related documentation, including waivers and screening memoranda
• Track and manage multiple conflicts reviews in a deadline-driven environment
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in conflicts workflows, systems, and processes
• Preparing detailed summaries for lateral partner candidates, staying current on conflicts rules across the firm's jurisdictions, and drafting waivers and screens

What We're Looking For

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Active admission to a U.S. bar and good standing required
• 2-4 years of relevant conflicts clearance experience strongly preferred, particularly within a law firm environment
• Candidates from smaller firms or compliance / ethics roles in regulated industries (banking, insurance, etc.) will also be considered
• Candidates may hold titles such as Conflicts Analyst or similar, provided they have earned a JD

Nice to have

• Experience with conflicts databases or intake systems (e.g., Intapp or similar tools)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset
• Full-time, exempt role (Monday-Friday, standard business hours)
• 100% onsite for the first two weeks for onboarding and training
• Thereafter, minimum one day per week onsite
• Regular, reliable attendance is expected; additional hours may occasionally be required
• Relocation assistance is not provided, though relocation-ready candidates are welcome to apply

Compensation

• Base salary range: $145,700-$200,350 , depending on experience and location (Illinois or Washington, D.C.)
• Competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility

Why This Role

• Strong work/life balance with minimal after-hours or weekend demands
• Stable, well-resourced firm environment
• Direct access to the tools, systems, and stakeholders needed to be effective
• Clear expectations and long-term role stability for professional conflicts attorneys