Senior Conflicts Attorney & Compliance Advisor

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney Lead Legal Support in Phoenix to analyze conflicts for new business and lateral hires, and to advise on ethics and screening. The role requires JD and active bar admission, with strong research and writing skills.

The attorney will draft waivers, engage with firm lawyers, manage complex conflict scenarios, and coordinate with international offices to maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years of legal practice; conflicts experience preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest for new business and lateral hires.
• Draft waivers and engagement letters; advise on ethics and screening.
• Provide legal research and memoranda for General Counsel and firm committees.
• Advise on conflict issues and coordinate with international offices.
• Support firm attorneys and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Rules of Professional Conduct

Choice-of-law analysis

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney Lead Legal Support in Phoenix to analyze conflicts for new business and lateral hires, and to advise on ethics and screening. The role requires JD and active bar admission, with strong research and writing skills.

The attorney will draft waivers, engage with firm lawyers, manage complex conflict scenarios, and coordinate with international offices to maintain professional standards.