Senior Conflicts Attorney & Ethics Advisor

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,790 - 266,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Formal holiday schedule

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to review, research, and resolve conflicts for new business and lateral hires. You will advise firm lawyers on conflicts of interest and provide strategic legal guidance on complex matters.

Responsibilities include drafting waivers, managing a large conflicts workload, and training staff, with emphasis on independent analysis and ethical decision-making across U.S. and international offices.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of five years of practice experience.
• At least two years as a Conflicts Attorney or equivalent senior-level conflict/ethics experience.
• Active bar membership in required jurisdiction and strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze conflicts of interest on new business, lateral hires, and mergers.
• Draft waivers and advise on withdrawal and screening ethics with minimal supervision.
• Lead small projects and coordinate workload coverage within the department.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex conflicts issues to firm lawyers.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda for firm stakeholders and committees.
• Identify potential problems from complex factual scenarios and advise accordingly.
• Negotiate between lawyers to resolve disputes over conflicts and waivers.
• Train firm personnel on conflicts issues and best practices.
• Be present during scheduled hours and contribute to department leadership as needed.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Ethics guidance

Legal research

Drafting waivers

Negotiation

Independent work

Project leadership

Training others

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to review, research, and resolve conflicts for new business and lateral hires. You will advise firm lawyers on conflicts of interest and provide strategic legal guidance on complex matters.

Responsibilities include drafting waivers, managing a large conflicts workload, and training staff, with emphasis on independent analysis and ethical decision-making across U.S. and international offices.