Conflicts Attorney

Venable LLP

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Healthcare Savings Account

401(k) with firm profit share

Paid time off

Firm paid holidays

Wellness programs

Family planning resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Venable LLP in San Francisco is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to evaluate and resolve conflicts-of-interest for new business intake, matter openings, client updates, and lateral attorney onboarding.

The role conducts complex conflicts analyses, advises firm leadership on risk and ethics issues, drafts waivers and ethical screens, and contributes to maintaining high-quality conflicts data and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and active CA bar status.
3+ years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid-to-large law firm.
Strong ability to analyze complex legal relationships and conflict scenarios.
Proficiency with conflicts/new-business intake systems and strong research skills.

Responsibilities

Identify and analyze actual and potential conflicts for clients using internal systems and external databases.
Recommend and implement conflict-resolution strategies including ethical walls and disclosures.
Draft waivers, disclosures, engagement letters and related documents.
Review Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflicts provisions.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Discretion

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active CA Bar Status

Tools

Conflicts/Intake Systems

Legal Research Databases

Job description

The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for evaluating and resolving legal conflicts-of-interest for new business intake, matter openings, client updates, and lateral attorney onboarding. This role conducts complex conflicts analyses, advises attorneys and firm leadership on risk and ethics issues, and ensures compliance with professional responsibility rules and firm policies. The Conflicts Attorney also supports matter opening workflows, drafts waivers and ethical screens, reviews Outside Counsel Guidelines, and contributes to maintaining high-quality conflicts data and processes.

The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for…

Identifying and analyzing actual and potential conflicts for existing and prospective clients by conducting in-depth research using internal systems and external databases (e.g., Hoover’s, D&B, Lexis, EDGAR) and interpreting results to assess business and ethical risks
Recommending and implementing conflict-resolution strategies, including ethical walls, disclosures, consent letters, and engagement modifications
Drafting and maintaining conflict waivers, disclosures, engagement letter language, and supporting documentation
Reviewing and analyzing Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflicts-related provisions; advise on restrictions, required screens, and necessary updates to internal data
Conducting conflicts analyses for lateral attorney candidates, recommending and implementing resolutions with Division Managers and the Ethics Committee, communicating with stakeholders to clear conflicts, and preparing required consent letters and documentation before and after onboarding
Educating attorneys and legal staff on ethical obligations, conflicts procedures, new business intake, and client relationship considerations

Successful candidates will demonstrate…

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar status in CA.
A minimum of 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid-to-large, multi-practice law firm
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal relationships, business structures, and conflict scenarios
A minimum of 2 years of law practice experience in private practice strongly preferred
Proficiency with conflicts/new-business intake systems and strong research and analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive arguments and present nuanced analyses to all levels of firm leadership
Strong negotiation skills and consultative approach when working with attorneys and staff
High level of discretion, judgment, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information
Strong attention to detail, client-service orientation, and responsiveness
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Participation in the conflicts on-call rotation and ability to respond by phone to after-hours emergency conflict checks

Pay Range for Candidates in San Francisco, CA:

$160,000 - $200,000 per year

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and overtime, if eligible. Overtime wages earned will be paid in compliance with applicable law.

Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees’ well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.