Senior New Hire Conflicts & Ethics Leader

Troutman Pepper Locke; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke is seeking a Senior New Hire Conflicts Manager to supervise the conflicts clearance process for new hires and lateral attorneys, ensuring ethical compliance and risk management. You will lead a team, develop policies, and collaborate with partners and departments to streamline onboarding while maintaining client and firm integrity.

The role requires a JD and a minimum of ten years in a legal or professional services environment, with hybrid work options and a focus on

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and licensed to practice law
• Minimum ten years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience leading conflicts clearance for new hires or lateral hires preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the New Hire Conflicts team to ensure thorough review of potential conflicts
• Oversee conflicts clearance process for new hires, including timely resolution
• Develop and maintain policies regarding new hire conflicts and communicate them firm-wide
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements related to conflicts
• Prepare and present reports on conflicts activities with metrics and trends

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Ethics & Compliance

Conflict of Interest

Legal Knowledge

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Technology Proficiency

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Conflict of Interest Software

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke is seeking a Senior New Hire Conflicts Manager to supervise the conflicts clearance process for new hires and lateral attorneys, ensuring ethical compliance and risk management. You will lead a team, develop policies, and collaborate with partners and departments to streamline onboarding while maintaining client and firm integrity.

The role requires a JD and a minimum of ten years in a legal or professional services environment, with hybrid work options and a focus on