Senior Conflicts Attorney

North Shore Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

WilmerHale is seeking a conflicts attorney to provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake and conflicts matters, including OCgs, RFPs, and lateral checks. The role requires leadership and mentorship of the Conflicts Team and ensures adherence to ethical screens and firm procedures.

You will guide department procedures, oversee responses for significant requests, and communicate with BIAC and attorneys to ensure timely, accurate clearance while maintaining records

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of law firm experience in conflicts or related roles.
• J.D. degree and bar membership active or waiver eligible.
• Experience with external counsel guidelines, RFPs, and ethics screens.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to manage sensitive information.
• Ability to supervise and train staff; availability for weekend/holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide contextual analysis of new business intake, conflicts checks, and related materials.
• Lead and train conflicts team; oversight of outside counsel guidelines and RFPs.
• Communicate conflicts information to BIAC; manage clearance emails.
• Oversee ethical screens across jurisdictions; maintain complete records.
• Manage lateral conflicts checks and RFP research; ensure timely responses.
• Monitor conflicts trends; supervise weekend/holiday coverage.
• Provide feedback for performance evaluations and training.
• Plan and coordinate workflow; participate in hiring.

Skills

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Legal research

Supervisory experience

Technology proficiency

Education

J.D. required

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Intapp

3E

CPi

Job description

WilmerHale is seeking a conflicts attorney to provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake and conflicts matters, including OCgs, RFPs, and lateral checks. The role requires leadership and mentorship of the Conflicts Team and ensures adherence to ethical screens and firm procedures.

You will guide department procedures, oversee responses for significant requests, and communicate with BIAC and attorneys to ensure timely, accurate clearance while maintaining records