Senior Conflicts Attorney (AmLaw100)

Plona Partners; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney to manage and resolve potential conflicts of interest. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in risk management and corporate compliance, along with a law degree and active bar licensure. Responsibilities include analyzing conflict reports, drafting necessary documents, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure compliance with engagement policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience in risk management or compliance.
• Active bar licensure in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze business conflict of interest reports.
• Draft engagement and waiver letters as necessary.
• Discuss conflict issues with Partners and Associates.

Skills

Risk Management

Corporate Compliance

Legal Research

Supervision

Education

Law Degree

Tools

iManage

Lexis/Westlaw

Intapp

Job description

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Position: Senior Conflicts Attorney

Law Firm: AmLaw100

Team Size: 30

Location: Cali Remote

Job Description:

• Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners/Associates in resolving them.
• Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving same.
• Provide concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution.
• Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations.
• Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etc., to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Exercise discretion and independent professional judgment regarding the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
• Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are opened.
• Review language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issues.
• Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to address deviations appropriately.
• Confirm the need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm’s processes for implementing walls.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing.
• Experience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firm.
• Experience researching jurisdiction-specific rules related to conflicts of interest.
• Experience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firms.
• Experience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (e.g., Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw).
• Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms, and Elite or other conflicts systems.
• Ability to supervise Conflicts Analysts and train them on system use, workflow, and procedures.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Administrative, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

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