Conflicts Specialist

Dentons US LLP; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Conflicts Specialist in Chicago. The role involves reviewing and analyzing potential conflicts of interest related to new clients and matters, requiring strong legal research, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates should have at least 2 years of conflicts experience in a law firm, with a JD preferred. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 based on experience and local market, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of conflicts experience in a law firm.
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy and details.
• Ability to collaborate productively with firm personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze all firm new business to identify conflicts of interest.
• Facilitate resolution of potential conflicts issues for lawyers.
• Maintain accurate records of all conflicts resolutions.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Legal research skills

Education

JD preferred but not required

Tools

Intapp conflict checking software

Job description

Conflicts Specialist

Chicago, IL, US

Feb 10, 2026

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a Conflicts Specialist. This position will provide support to all levels of personnel throughout the Firm and US Region and will be responsible for review and analysis of conflicts and other issues related to firm acceptance of new clients and new matters. The position is open to any Dentons office location and is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of all firm new business to identify legal and business conflicts of interest.

• Utilize available internal and external databases to review and analyze conflicts of interest reports with respect to clients, matters and prospective business.

• Facilitate resolution of potential conflicts issues for lawyer’s firm wide.

• Advise as to necessary waivers. Assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters or other documentation for Partner review and/or submission to clients.

• Proactively communicate with department leadership on complex conflicts questions and other compliance issues.

• Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest.

• Investigate and resolve erroneous, outdated or otherwise incomplete data on conflicts reports to maintain integrity of information in firm conflicts databases and other records.

• These duties may be ongoing or ad hoc in nature.

• Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have a JD, preferred but not required, with at least 2 years’ conflicts experience in a law firm.

• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

• Ability to collaborate productively with firm personnel at all levels.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency, and quality.

• Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome.

• Strong legal research skills. In addition, stay current with recent research and thinking on ethics and conflicts best practices and rules across jurisdictions in which the firm has offices. Maintain a sophisticated, relevant base of knowledge in these areas.

• Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks where appropriate and ensuring complete 'follow through' on outstanding issues.

• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law.

• Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking, ethical wall and business intake software a plus.

Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000, based on experience and local market.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at [phone] or contact us at [e-mail].

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