Conflicts Counsel

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An Am Law 50 law firm is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel in California with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

The Conflicts Counsel will review and resolve conflicts of interest arising from new clients, new matters, and lateral hires, while collaborating across offices to manage risk and ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues for new clients, new matters, and attorney lateral hires.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm personnel to identify and address potential conflicts.
• Support intake submissions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with firm policies.
• Draft, review, and revise conflict waivers, engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and intake-related documentation.
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding conflicts of interest and professional responsibility.
• Assist in documenting and implementing conflict resolutions and risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues arising from: New clients, New matters, Attorney lateral hires.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm personnel to identify, evaluate, and address potential conflicts
• Support the client and matter intake process by ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and compliant with firm policies
• Draft, review, and revise: Conflict waivers, Engagement letters, Outside counsel guidelines, Other intake-related documentation
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding: Conflicts of interest, Professional responsibility considerations, Intake procedures and firm policies
• Assist in documenting and implementing conflict resolutions and risk management initiatives

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Intake management systems

Job description

Conflicts Counsel

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 50 law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel. This position may be based in several California offices, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

The Conflicts Counsel will play a key role in reviewing, analyzing, and resolving conflicts of interest issues related to new clients, new matters, and attorney lateral hires. This position is ideal for an attorney with conflicts experience who enjoys professional responsibility matters, risk management, and collaborating with attorneys across a large law firm platform.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues arising from:
  • New clients
  • New matters
  • Attorney lateral hires
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm personnel to identify, evaluate, and address potential legal and business conflicts
• Support the client and matter intake process by ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and compliant with firm policies
• Draft, review, and revise:
  • Conflict waivers
  • Engagement letters
  • Outside counsel guidelines
  • Other intake-related documentation
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding:
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Professional responsibility considerations
  • Intake procedures and firm policies
• Assist in documenting and implementing conflict resolutions
• Support risk management and compliance initiatives within the firm

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Minimum 3+ years of conflicts analysis experience
• Strong knowledge of conflicts of interest principles and applicable professional responsibility rules
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to complex issues

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
• Experience working with conflicts and intake management systems preferred

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded Office of General Counsel supporting a sophisticated national practice. Benefits of this role include:

• Meaningful involvement in professional responsibility and risk management matters
• Exposure to a wide range of complex legal and business conflicts issues
• Collaboration with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Strong professional development opportunities within a nationally recognized firm

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $190,000 - $210,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and other employee benefit programs
• Hybrid work flexibility with limited in-office requirements based on business needs