Conflicts Attorney: Ethical Compliance & Advisory Lead

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off 20 days annually

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a qualified Conflicts Attorney to perform conflicts analysis on new business and lateral hires, advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues and ensuring compliance with ethical standards across jurisdictions. You will independently research, review complex matters, draft waivers and letters, and support general counsel and firm leadership.

The role requires a JD and at least three years of practice, with strong research, writing, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rules of Professional Conduct

Jurisdictional analysis

Legal research

Legal writing

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a qualified Conflicts Attorney to perform conflicts analysis on new business and lateral hires, advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues and ensuring compliance with ethical standards across jurisdictions. You will independently research, review complex matters, draft waivers and letters, and support general counsel and firm leadership.

The role requires a JD and at least three years of practice, with strong research, writing, and