Conflicts & Ethics Attorney — Hybrid

WilmerHale; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

WilmerHale, a leading international law firm, seeks a Conflicts Attorney in San Francisco to provide contextual analysis of new business intake, conduct conflicts clearance, and guide the Conflicts Team through complex requests. You will oversee ethical screens across jurisdictions, manage lateral checks, and contribute to policy and training.

JD required and three years’ firm experience preferred. The role includes coordinating with BIAC, drafting responses, maintaining records, and supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ law firm experience and legal, writing, or research experience.
• J.D. required; must be admitted to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience in a large international law firm is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts checks, RFPs, OCGs, and other conflicts materials, together with corresponding conflicts database hits, for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to firm procedures; refine or supplement packages as needed.
• Support department’s intake of and response to OCGs. Draft, provide or finalize accurate and deadline‑driven responses in conjunction with other stakeholders and subject matter experts; work with attorneys to negotiate specific terms as needed; ensure accurate records and tracking system are maintained, and provide updates on developments that could affect department or Firm and make recommendations regarding OCG work procedures or specific situations.
• The Conflicts Attorney guides the Conflicts Teams’ responses or directly handles the responses to the more complex requests. The Conflicts Attorney provides ongoing feedback and professional development in furtherance of the Conflicts Team gaining the expertise to handle certain categories of Info Searches independently.
• Communicate and disseminate conflicts of interest information to BIAC; monitor clearance e‑mail dialogue for BIAC as needed; provide concise, timely communication of clearance‑related issues to appropriate parties.
• Oversee department’s administration of ethical screens across multiple jurisdictions; review client consents and matter clearance documents; assess screening requirements and follow up to complete files; conduct research for screen questions and maintain reporting data.
• Oversee lateral conflicts check process, tracking incoming checks, and ensuring deliverables; serve as a resource for conflicts staff.
• Oversee research for RFP process, focus and refine searches, and ensure timely responses to attorneys and Client Development.
• Monitor new business and conflicts trends for the firm; supervise weekend/holiday coverage; communicate changes and contingency plans to management and staff.
• Provide ongoing review of Conflicts Team’s work product and give formal feedback for evaluations.
• Independently identify research needs and plan training; participate in hiring for Conflicts Team and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrates commitment to professionalism and high‑quality service; support internal departments, external clients, and vendors with clear communications.
• Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. required

Job description

WilmerHale, a leading international law firm, seeks a Conflicts Attorney in San Francisco to provide contextual analysis of new business intake, conduct conflicts clearance, and guide the Conflicts Team through complex requests. You will oversee ethical screens across jurisdictions, manage lateral checks, and contribute to policy and training.

JD required and three years’ firm experience preferred. The role includes coordinating with BIAC, drafting responses, maintaining records, and supporting