Conflicts Attorney

FBT Gibbons; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney to join its Office of Legal Affairs. The role involves identifying and resolving conflicts of interest in new engagements and hires, and providing ethics guidance across the firm. Strong analytical judgment and professional ethics are essential.

You’ll work with attorneys and business colleagues across the firm to prepare ethical screens, waivers, and related disclosures, while supporting training and client intake processes.

Qualifications

• JD degree with at least three years of law firm experience.
• Active bar license in good standing preferred.
• Familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and professional ethics.
• Proven analytical, research, and drafting abilities in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze electronic information to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Conduct electronic research using Westlaw, Google, and other tools to resolve conflicts and ethics issues.
• Explain conflict of interest issues clearly to attorneys and staff.
• Prepare and review engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, disclosures, waivers, and ethical screens.
• Guide others in the Office of Legal Affairs on conflict and ethics matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Writing

Project management

Education

JD degree

Bar license

Tools

Intapp Conflicts

Aderant

Microsoft Office

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid‑sized businesses and growth‑oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together. We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive. Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our collaborative Office of Legal Affairs team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and business professionals throughout the firm to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business intake, client engagements, and lateral hiring initiatives. The Conflicts Attorney will provide thoughtful guidance on conflicts and ethics matters and support the preparation and review of ethical screens, conflict waivers, ethics related disclosures, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and detail‑oriented attorney with strong analytical judgment, sound professional ethics, and the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically on sensitive conflicts and ethics matters.

This position may be based in California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington DC, or West Virginia. The preferred work schedule for this role is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. MST, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST, or 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST or later.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze electronic information regarding new engagements and new hires to identify, report, and address potential legal, business, and positional conflict of interest issues.
• Conduct electronic research using Westlaw, Google, and other research tools to identify, eliminate, clarify, and resolve conflict and ethics related issues.
• Analyze and resolve conflict of interest issues and provide meaningful and concise information regarding same to firm attorneys.
• Prepare, review and/or analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics related disclosures, waivers, ethical screens, and disengagement letters.
• Analyze work of others in the Office of Legal Affairs and provide necessary guidance related to conflict of interest and ethics issues.
• Communicate extensively with firm attorneys, business professionals, General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel — Conflicts to facilitate identification and resolution of conflict issues or other business issues.
• Assist in development of training and education programs for legal and non‑legal staff regarding conflict of interest issues, client intake systems, methods, and procedures.
• Close client and/or matter accounts according to firm policy or as requested.

Job Requirements

• JD degree and at least three years of legal experience in a law firm; active bar license in good standing strongly preferred.
• At least three years of experience conducting electronic research, with familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, and conflicts‑related programs; prior experience with Aderant a plus.
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and experience with legal ethics and conflicts issues in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss and resolve conflicts and ethics issues effectively and diplomatically with firm attorneys and business professionals.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short-and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit‑sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

The pay range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in New York City or San Francisco, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $165,000 - $195,000. For applicants physically based in California, New Jersey or Washington DC, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $150,000 - $180,000. For applicants physically based in Colorado, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $145,000 - $165,000. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other job‑related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The application deadline for this position is November 27, 2026.