Conflicts Attorney: Risk & Ethics Advisor

Venable LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP in Miami seeks a Conflicts Attorney to evaluate and resolve conflicts-of-interest for new business intake, matter openings, client updates, and lateral onboarding. You will conduct in-depth analyses using internal systems and external databases, advising leadership on risk and ethics and drafting waivers and ethical screens.

The role requires a JD with FL bar status and at least 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience, plus strong research, communication, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a JD from an accredited law school and be an active FL bar member.
• At least 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid-to-large law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal relationships and conflict scenarios.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for persuasive analyses to firm leadership.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze actual and potential conflicts for existing and prospective clients using internal systems and external databases.
• Recommend and implement conflict-resolution strategies including ethical walls, disclosures, and engagement modifications.
• Draft waivers, disclosures, engagement letters, and supporting documentation.
• Review Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflicts-related provisions; advise on restrictions and necessary updates.
• Conduct conflicts analyses for lateral attorney candidates and coordinate with Division Managers and the Ethics Committee to clear conflicts.
• Educate attorneys and staff on ethical obligations, conflicts procedures, and client-relationship considerations.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication skills

Discretion

Attention to detail

Time management

Onboarding coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active bar status in FL

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Legal intake systems

Job description

Venable LLP in Miami seeks a Conflicts Attorney to evaluate and resolve conflicts-of-interest for new business intake, matter openings, client updates, and lateral onboarding. You will conduct in-depth analyses using internal systems and external databases, advising leadership on risk and ethics and drafting waivers and ethical screens.

The role requires a JD with FL bar status and at least 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience, plus strong research, communication, and