General Counsel- Ethics & Conflicts

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a General Counsel - Ethics & Conflicts to lead ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility initiatives. The role provides legal guidance to firm leadership, partners, and departments, shaping risk management and compliance programs across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., is admitted to practice, and brings substantial law-firm or sophisticated legal experience handling sensitive matters and setting conduct standards.

Qualifications

• Strong ethics and conflicts of interest expertise required.
• Experience advising senior leadership on complex legal issues.
• Knowledge of attorney conduct, client confidentiality, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice 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/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

Ethics expertise

Conflicts of interest

Professional responsibility

Leadership with senior execs

Education

J.D. with active license

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.