Conflicts Attorney - Flexible Hours & Global Impact

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 158,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to analyze conflicts for new business and lateral hires and advise lawyers on conflicts of interest. The role involves legal research, drafting waivers, and cross-office coordination across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, active bar admission, and strong analytical and writing skills to support ethical standards and firm policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the bar.
• Experience handling conflicts of interest and ethics compliance preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and lateral hires and draft waivers.
• Advise firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda for General Counsel and firm committees.
• Analyze complex factual situations and identify potential problems.
• Draft waivers and engagement/joint representation letters.
• Negotiate resolutions between lawyers on conflicts and waivers.
• Attend work during scheduled hours and adapt to international coverage.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Legal research

Legal writing

Ethics understanding

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent working

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to analyze conflicts for new business and lateral hires and advise lawyers on conflicts of interest. The role involves legal research, drafting waivers, and cross-office coordination across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, active bar admission, and strong analytical and writing skills to support ethical standards and firm policies.