Lateral Conflicts Attorney – Compliance & Screening

Sidley Austin LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to help review and resolve conflicts for lateral hires. You will work with partners and the Conflicts team to prepare comprehensive conflict summaries and waivers as needed. The role involves cross-department collaboration, onboarding support for laterals, and continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. with bar admission, strong organizational and analytical skills, and experience in large law firm conflicts

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility.
• Conflicts clearance experience at large law firm is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review search results and identify potential conflicts of interest for lateral hires.
• Communicate with Firm partners to resolve potential conflicts.
• Prepare a Conflicts Summary listing all current clients and matters and identified conflicts.
• Draft waivers and screens as needed and assist with onboarding laterals.
• Participate in weekly Conflicts Staff Attorneys meetings and contribute to process improvements.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to help review and resolve conflicts for lateral hires. You will work with partners and the Conflicts team to prepare comprehensive conflict summaries and waivers as needed. The role involves cross-department collaboration, onboarding support for laterals, and continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. with bar admission, strong organizational and analytical skills, and experience in large law firm conflicts