Conflicts Attorney — Intake & Compliance

Holland & Knight; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Holland & Knight is seeking a Conflicts Attorney for its conflicts clearing team, ideally based in the Dallas area. The attorney will manage conflict resolution for new business intake under supervision of the Professional Standards Partner, ensuring protection of the firm and clients from risk.

The role requires JD and active U.S. bar admission, 5+ years at a large law firm with conflicts of interest or professional responsibility. Travel to in-person events may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission.
• Minimum education: 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters for firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve conflicts.
• Obtain accurate due diligence for processing new clients and matters.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.
• Draft waiver letters to clear conflicts of interest.
• Ensure new clients and matters are processed correctly.
• Consult with Finance or Legal teams to process new business requests.
• Answer questions related to conflicts of interest and firm policies.
• Maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
• Monitor ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law on conflicts of interest.

Skills

Conflict checks

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

U.S. Bar admission

Job description

Holland & Knight is seeking a Conflicts Attorney for its conflicts clearing team, ideally based in the Dallas area. The attorney will manage conflict resolution for new business intake under supervision of the Professional Standards Partner, ensuring protection of the firm and clients from risk.

The role requires JD and active U.S. bar admission, 5+ years at a large law firm with conflicts of interest or professional responsibility. Travel to in-person events may be required occasionally.