Conflicts Attorney & Ethics Counsel

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 146,040 - 230,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sabbaticals

401(k) plan

Paid time off starting at 20 days annually

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP, located in Seattle, is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to analyze conflicts of interest and advise on ethical standards. The role involves drafting waivers and providing legal research to ensure compliance.

Qualified candidates should hold a Juris Doctorate and have at least three years of relevant legal experience. The firm values self-motivated individuals and offers great benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of legal practice experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of residence.
• Experience with clearing firm lateral hires preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires.
• Provide legal advice on conflicts‑of‑interest issues.
• Draft waivers, engagement letters, and joint representation letters.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Project management

Knowledge of rules of professional conduct

Interpersonal skills

Ability to cope with change

Critical-thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP, located in Seattle, is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to analyze conflicts of interest and advise on ethical standards. The role involves drafting waivers and providing legal research to ensure compliance.

Qualified candidates should hold a Juris Doctorate and have at least three years of relevant legal experience. The firm values self-motivated individuals and offers great benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a bonus structure.