Conflicts Lawyer

LHH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected national law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its centralized conflicts team. This non-practicing attorney role requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and 2+ years of conflicts experience. Responsibilities include conducting research to identify conflicts of interest, analyzing reports, and drafting waivers and letters. Following a probation period, the position offers a hybrid or fully remote work option. Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $230,000 annually, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of conflicts experience within a law firm or similar environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research into relevant parties to identify or resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Review and analyze conflict reports; prepare clear summaries with recommended resolution steps.
• Serve as an escalation point for Conflicts Analysts and support them through issue resolution.
• Draft and analyze conflict waivers, engagement letters, and ethical wall memoranda.
• Work with responsible attorneys and General Counsel to determine engagement terms.
• Negotiate engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and waiver language with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Conflicts Attorney (J.D. Required – No Bar License Needed)

Location: Century City, CA (Fully in‑office during onboarding; hybrid or fully remote after probation)

Compensation: $175,000–$230,000 annually

About the Opportunity

A respected national law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its centralized conflicts team. This non‑practicing attorney role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical, research‑driven work and wants to play a key part in ensuring compliance with ethical and business conflict standards.

You will work closely with the Conflicts team, attorneys throughout the firm, and the Office of General Counsel to evaluate and resolve potential conflicts of interest. This team consists of five professionals—two Conflicts Attorneys, two Conflicts Analysts, and a Conflicts Manager—who collectively handle conflicts for the entire firm.

The firm has recently updated its in‑office expectations and is now open to greater flexibility for this position. After an initial fully in‑office probation period (typically 2–4 months depending on readiness), candidates may transition to hybrid or fully remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research into relevant parties to identify or resolve potential conflicts of interest
• Review and analyze conflict reports; prepare clear summaries with recommended resolution steps
• Serve as an escalation point for Conflicts Analysts and support them through issue resolution
• Draft and analyze conflict waivers, engagement letters, and ethical wall memoranda
• Work with responsible attorneys and General Counsel to determine engagement terms
• When needed, negotiate engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and waiver language with clients

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required
• Minimum 2 years of conflicts experience within a law firm or similar environment
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and administrative teams
• Salary: $175,000–$230,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Billable Hours: No billable hour requirement

Equal Employment Opportunity (California):

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. The organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance:

The employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. In compliance with Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.