Conflicts Attorney — Hybrid Ethics & Compliance

York County Bar Association; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 177.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest and related professional-responsibility matters. The role supports new business, lateral hiring, and onboarding by reviewing conflicts arising from clients, matters, attorneys, and staff.

The position involves researching, drafting engagement letters, drafting conflict waivers, and providing ethics guidance across jurisdictions.

Formación

• J.D. is required.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. office preferred; candidates must obtain admission shortly after hire.
• At least one year of conflicts‑of‑interest or other relevant experience at a large law firm preferred.
• Prior experience practicing law is preferred.
• Experience with databases and database‑driven work; conflicts databases preferred.
• Experience in conflicts or professional responsibility is preferred but not required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Business background or experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts and related ethical issues under supervision.
• Review conflicts search results and first-level analysis.
• Provide guidance to attorneys conducting conflicts reviews.
• Gather and communicate due‑diligence information for ethics and management committees.
• Assist with engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and circulate ethics screens and Rule 1.11 disclosures.
• Provide professional‑responsibility training to attorneys and staff.
• Monitor developments in applicable law and ethics standards.
• Oversee staff performing conflicts‑of‑interest analysis as needed.

Conocimientos

Conflicts of interest

Legal research

Policy analysis

Written communication

Educación

J.D.

Bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction

Herramientas

Conflicts databases

Research databases

Descripción del empleo

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest and related professional-responsibility matters. The role supports new business, lateral hiring, and onboarding by reviewing conflicts arising from clients, matters, attorneys, and staff.

The position involves researching, drafting engagement letters, drafting conflict waivers, and providing ethics guidance across jurisdictions.