Senior Conflicts Attorney — Compliance & Ethics Leader

WilmerHale; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; 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 in Los Angeles to provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake and conflicts matters. The role entails guiding the Conflicts Team, overseeing ethical screens, and ensuring compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines while coordinating with BIAC and other stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, substantial law firm experience, and the ability to manage high‑volume, time‑sensitive matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; must be admitted to practice law in the indicated jurisdiction.
• Strong analytical and research abilities in conflicts work.
• Experience in large international law firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide contextual analysis and critique of new matter intake and conflicts checks.
• Guide and develop Conflicts Team members and oversee bid responses and ethical screens.
• Communicate conflicts information to BIAC and firm personnel; monitor clearance dialogues.

Skills

Discretion

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D. required

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Intapp

Job description

WilmerHale is seeking a Conflicts Attorney in Los Angeles to provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake and conflicts matters. The role entails guiding the Conflicts Team, overseeing ethical screens, and ensuring compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines while coordinating with BIAC and other stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, substantial law firm experience, and the ability to manage high‑volume, time‑sensitive matters across multiple jurisdictions.