Conflicts Attorney

LHH Recruitment Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced Conflicts Attorney. The ideal candidate will analyze conflicts of interest, advise on ethical obligations, and support risk management initiatives for a sophisticated practice.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, active bar admission, at least five years of legal practice with two years in conflicts. Strong analytical, research and communication skills are essential, along with experience using

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active admission to at least one state bar.
• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience.
• Minimum of two years of conflicts attorney, conflicts analyst, risk management, or related law firm experience.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics and conflicts of interest analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze potential conflicts of interest for new clients, matters, lateral hires, and transactions.
• Conduct conflicts research and provide recommendations on conflict resolution strategies.
• Advise on ethical obligations and professional responsibility considerations.
• Draft and review conflict waivers, engagement letters, ethical screens, and risk documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership and intake teams to facilitate matter openings.
• Analyze corporate affiliations and potential conflicts risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research

Communication

Conflict analysis

Conflicts management

Judgment and confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Intapp/Elite or law firm conflicts platforms

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced Conflicts Attorney. This position is ideal for an attorney with a strong legal background and demonstrated experience analyzing conflicts of interest, advising on ethical issues, and supporting law firm risk management initiatives. The firm is seeking a candidate with at least five years of legal practice experience and a minimum of two years of dedicated conflicts experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze potential conflicts of interest associated with new clients, new matters, lateral attorney hires, and business transactions
• Conduct detailed conflicts research and provide recommendations regarding conflict resolution strategies
• Advise attorneys and firm leadership on ethical obligations, professional responsibility considerations, and conflicts related issues
• Draft and review conflict waivers, engagement letters, ethical screens, and related risk management documentation
• Collaborate with firm leadership, intake teams, and attorneys to facilitate timely matter openings
• Research corporate affiliations, ownership structures, and related entities to assess potential conflicts risks
• Assist with the development and implementation of conflicts and risk management policies and procedures
• Review outside counsel guidelines and evaluate potential compliance concerns
• Analyze complex conflicts reports and provide practical recommendations for resolution
• Support firmwide risk management, compliance, and business intake initiatives
• Maintain accurate records within conflicts and matter intake systems
• Train attorneys and staff on conflicts related processes and best practices as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active admission to at least one state bar
• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience
• Minimum of two years of conflicts attorney, conflicts analyst, risk management, or related law firm experience
• Strong understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and conflicts of interest analysis
• Experience reviewing and resolving complex conflicts issues within a law firm environment
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience working with conflicts databases, intake systems, and legal technology platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience clearing conflicts related to incoming partners and lateral attorney groups is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting large or midsized law firms with sophisticated practice areas and client relationships
• Familiarity with corporate, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, private client, and transactional conflicts matters
• Experience drafting conflict waivers, ethical screens, and engagement documentation
• Knowledge of Intapp, Elite, or other law firm conflicts management platforms

Pay Range: $140,000-280,000 a year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.