Conflicts Counsel

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join our team in a hybrid/remote work environment. You will analyze and resolve conflicts for new matters and ongoing client relationships, applying ethics rules and firm policies while coordinating with leadership to mitigate potential conflicts.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of conflicts experience and proficiency with Intapp, Dropbox, OneDrive, iManage, and Filesite.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of professional experience in law firm conflicts, ethics, or risk management
• Experience with conflicts analysis and ethics rules
• Ability to work under time-intensive deadlines

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve conflicts for new and existing matters.
• Apply ethics rules and firm policies.
• Collaborate with attorneys to evaluate waivers and secure approvals.
• Maintain data integrity in the conflicts database.
• Support lateral hire diligence and coordinate with recruiting and leadership to mitigate potential conflicts.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Ethics & risk handling

Attention to detail

Decision making under deadlines

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Intapp

Dropbox

OneDrive

iManage

Filesite

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment, providing firmwide guidance on conflict-of-interest analysis across new matters, lateral hires, and ongoing client relationships.

We are open to considering a hybrid or remote work arrangement for candidates who demonstrate strong qualifications and relevant experience.

* No Agencies Please *

A Day in the Life

As Conflicts Counsel, you will ensure accurate and timely conflict clearance while managing multiple priorities. You’ll analyze and resolve conflicts for new and existing matters, apply ethics rules and firm policies, and collaborate with attorneys to evaluate waivers and secure approvals. You will advise the Conflicts Partner on complex issues, document resolutions for audit readiness, and maintain data integrity in the conflicts database. Additional responsibilities include supporting lateral hire diligence and coordinating with recruiting and leadership to mitigate potential conflicts.

We Know You

The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience and can demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in conflicts analysis. Strong analytical skills are essential for evaluating complex issues and applying firm policies and ethics rules to resolve conflicts. The role requires excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to make decisions that impact client relationships and operational processes. Experience with tools such as Intapp, Dropbox, OneDrive, iManage, and Filesite is a significant plus. Candidates should exhibit the ability to work under time-intensive deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

• 4–5 years of professional experience in law firm conflicts, ethics, or risk management
• Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent specialized training in conflicts/business intake)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in law firm conflicts, ethics, or risk management

Salary/Wage Range: $90,000-$130,000 annually. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for merit-based raises and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.