Conflicts Attorney

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney Lead Legal Support in Phoenix to analyze conflicts for new business and lateral hires, and to advise on ethics and screening. The role requires JD and active bar admission, with strong research and writing skills.

The attorney will draft waivers, engage with firm lawyers, manage complex conflict scenarios, and coordinate with international offices to maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years of legal practice; conflicts experience preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest for new business and lateral hires.
• Draft waivers and engagement letters; advise on ethics and screening.
• Provide legal research and memoranda for General Counsel and firm committees.
• Advise on conflict issues and coordinate with international offices.
• Support firm attorneys and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Rules of Professional Conduct

Choice-of-law analysis

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description: Conflicts Attorney Lead Legal Support. Drive Exceptional Client Service.

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is looking for a dynamic, qualified individual to fill a Conflicts Attorney position performing conflicts analysis on new business and firm lateral hires and advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues. The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to firm new business and staff personnel and ensure compliance with ethical standards in all jurisdictions, as well as firm policies. For purposes of complying with Export Control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Essential Functions

• Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and lateral hires.
• Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including drafting of waivers and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening.
• Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
• Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, claims counsel and various firm committees.
• Analyze complex factual situations and spot issues where problems might occur.
• Draft waivers and engagement and joint representation letters in final format.
• Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers.
• Other related legal work as needed.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the Firm's attendance expectations.

Specific Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law.
• Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of different rules and principles in making a choice-of-law analysis.
• Effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Thorough understanding of a wide range of areas of law, including being able to identify the roles of parties in matters, and possess a solid understanding of business organizations and financing concepts as well as litigation principles and procedures, such as depositions, subpoenas, roles of codefendants and comparative fault.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish detailed information clearly and concisely.
• Strong eye for detail and critical thinking skills; ability to spot problems and propose creative solutions.
• Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm, including with personnel in international offices.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm across the firm’s U.S. and international offices, both orally and in writing, consistent with communication best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes.
• Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.
• Experience with legal research and writing, ability to independently manage multiple tasks of varying importance.

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of three (3) years of legal practice experience. Active member in good standing in any jurisdiction. Strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility required. Demonstrated success in a stressful environment.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a sophisticated legal team where you’ll provide trusted guidance on complex conflicts and professional responsibility matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and firm leadership while helping protect the firm’s ethical standards and support strategic business decisions.

Benefits

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records that reside in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco counties will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Location

This position may be filled in the following location.

Compensation

• San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $176,710 to $279,380 annually
• Colorado compensation range: $138,450 to $218,880 annually
• Illinois compensation range: $146,110 to $231,010 annually
• Los Angeles compensation range: $161,230 to $254,900 annually
• San Diego compensation range: $159,180 to $251,670 annually
• Washington state compensation range: $146,040 to $230,890 annually
• Washington, D.C., compensation range: $157,720 to $249,360 annually

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