Conflicts Attorney

Lease & LaBau, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lease & LaBau, Inc. seeks a Conflicts Attorney in New York to manage conflicts of interest evaluations, advise leadership, and draft screening and waiver documents. The role emphasizes risk management and onboarding support for new clients with conflicts considerations.

The candidate should have a J.D. and 5+ years in conflicts or compliance within a law firm, with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills to uphold firm ethics and procedures.

Qualifications

• J.D. preferred; 5+ years of conflicts or compliance experience in a law firm setting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish positive rapport with attorneys and firm leadership.
• Strong research, problem-resolution, and analytical thinking abilities.
• Well-versed in conflicts best practices and have a proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the prompt evaluation, determination, and resolution of potential conflicts of interests.
• Advising the Chief Operating Officer, Partners, Associates, Paralegals, and other support staff on related procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Drafting documents such as waiver agreements, ethical walls, and screening memoranda.
• Handling risk management initiatives and documenting internal procedures.
• Supporting lateral attorney and new client onboarding with regard to conflicts matters.

Skills

Conflicts handling

Legal research

Communication

Problem solving

Education

J.D.

Job description

As of October 8th, a prominent law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of legal ethics and conflicts partnered with a professional sense of responsibility. The position will involve:

• Overseeing the prompt evaluation, determination, and resolution of potential conflicts of interests.
• Advising the Chief Operating Officer, Partners, Associates, Paralegals, and other support staff on related procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Drafting documents such as waiver agreements, ethical walls, and screening memoranda.
• Handling risk management initiatives and documenting internal procedures.
• Supporting lateral attorney and new client onboarding with regard to conflicts matters.

Requirements

• J.D. preferred; 5+ years of conflicts or compliance experience in a law firm setting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish positive rapport with attorneys and firm leadership.
• Strong research, problem-resolution, and analytical thinking abilities.
• Well-versed in conflicts best practices and have a proactive work ethic.