General Counsel- Ethics & Conflicts

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Chicago is partnering with a Global Law Firm to recruit an Ethics & Conflicts General Counsel. The role focuses on overseeing ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, advising firm leadership, and developing risk management policies.

The successful candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, an active license, and substantial experience in ethics and conflicts within a large law firm or equivalent organization.

Qualifications

• Active law license and J.D. degree.
• Extensive experience in ethics and conflicts of interest.
• Experience advising senior leadership on complex issues.
• Knowledge of attorney conduct and risk management in a law firm.
• Experience in large law firms or sophisticated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to firm leadership, partners, and internal departments.
• Oversee ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility matters.
• Review and address potential conflicts involving clients, matters, lateral hires, and business relationships.
• Advise on attorney conduct, confidentiality, client obligations, and applicable legal and ethical requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to risk management, compliance, and professional responsibility.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and resolve sensitive issues.

Skills

Legal ethics

Conflicts of interest

Risk management

Policy development

Advising leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

General Counsel- Ethics & Conflicts
180-200K, Hybrid.

Liberty Personnel is partnered with a Global Law Firm seeking to add an Ethics & Conflicts General Counsel to their firm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to firm leadership, partners, and internal departments.
• Oversee ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility matters.
• Review and address potential conflicts involving clients, matters, lateral hires, and business relationships.
• Advise on attorney conduct, confidentiality, client obligations, and applicable legal and ethical requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to risk management, compliance, and professional responsibility.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and resolve sensitive issues.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law.
• Significant legal experience, preferably within a large law firm or sophisticated legal organization.
• Strong experience with legal ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility matters.
• Experience advising senior leadership and handling sensitive, complex legal issues.
• Knowledge of attorney conduct rules, client confidentiality, and law firm risk management.