Remote Conflicts Counsel for Attorney Hiring

Baker Botts; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 144,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Botts is seeking a Conflicts Counsel – Attorney Hiring to join the Office of General Counsel. This remote, full‑time role supports conflict analysis for staff and lateral attorney hires across multiple offices, with collaboration across Recruiting and Partners.

The candidate will review conflicts reports, gather necessary information, draft disclosures, and implement ethical walls to ensure compliance and a smooth onboarding process.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a conflicts attorney or similar role.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts reports for lateral hire candidates and staff hires.
• Draft communications and screening memoranda regarding potential conflicts.
• Implement ethical walls to resolve conflict issues and assist with new hire processes.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Calendaring

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Conflicts experience

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Walls

S&P Capital IQ

Dow Jones RiskCenter

Job description

Baker Botts is seeking a Conflicts Counsel – Attorney Hiring to join the Office of General Counsel. This remote, full‑time role supports conflict analysis for staff and lateral attorney hires across multiple offices, with collaboration across Recruiting and Partners.

The candidate will review conflicts reports, gather necessary information, draft disclosures, and implement ethical walls to ensure compliance and a smooth onboarding process.