Conflicts Attorney

Haynes and Boone; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone is seeking an attorney with expertise in conflicts of interest to analyze and resolve conflicts for new firm matters, lateral hires, and potential mergers. The role requires drafting waivers and ethical walls and advising on ethical obligations under professional conduct rules.

The position involves researching new clients, performing risk-related legal research, and handling after-hours conflicts checks as needed. JD and US bar licensure are required.

Qualifications

• This position requires knowledge of large law firm processes and practice areas.
• Familiarity with Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law is essential.
• Experience with legal research and writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently for new firm business, lateral attorneys, staff, and mergers.
• Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve conflicts.
• Advise attorneys on ethical obligations related to conflicts of interest and conduct.
• Conduct background research on new clients.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda on professional responsibility and risk management.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflict checks as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Legal research & writing

Education

JD from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in US jurisdiction

Job description

This exempt position will be responsible for analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest issues and conducting new client background research.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Director of Conflicts and Records.

Subordinate staff: This position has no subordinate staff.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• 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.

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.

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; This position constantly operates, computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc); Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 25 lbs; This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff; This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Will work in a standard Office environment using standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, copy/fax machine, telephone. Working additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm or client demands.

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.