Conflicts Ethics Attorney - Staff Attorney

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP in New York seeks a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team. The role supports risk management, ethical compliance, and timely onboarding of new clients and matters.

The position requires 3+ years of conflicts experience or 5+ years as a practicing attorney, a JD, and active bar admission. Travel and occasional extended hours may be required; excellent judgment and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of conflicts resolution experience or 5+ years as a practicing attorney, preferably with a large law firm.
• Active member in good standing or registered in-house counsel of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions from which you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction in which your assigned office is located, if applicable.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA Model Rules and jurisdictional differences.
• Monitor rule changes and suggest firm policy updates for approval.
• Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business and hires.
• Gather relevant information with managers and attorneys to determine conflicts.
• Draft and review ethical screens, conflict waivers, and risk management provisions.
• Assist with client engagement terms review and outside counsel guidelines.
• Conduct research on conflicts of interest and corporate affiliations.
• Perform advanced research on corporate relatedness.
• All other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Team collaboration

Organized

High-quality work

Conflicts resolution experience

Ability to travel

Flexibility with hours

Education

JD degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

Cooley LLP in New York seeks a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team. The role supports risk management, ethical compliance, and timely onboarding of new clients and matters.

The position requires 3+ years of conflicts experience or 5+ years as a practicing attorney, a JD, and active bar admission. Travel and occasional extended hours may be required; excellent judgment and confidentiality are essential.