Specialized Conflicts BIC Specialist — Compliance Onboard

Cooley LLP; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care

Backup care

Parental leave

PTO 20 days

Paid holidays

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a BIC Specialist (Specialized Conflicts) to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team in Reston, VA. The role supports policy drafting, lateral onboarding, and conflict management across the firm’s global offices.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in business intake or conflicts, strong communication, and organizational skills. A law firm background is preferred, with remote coordination and cross-team collaboration expected.

Qualifications

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications.
• Available to work overtime, as required.
• 3+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., business intake and conflicts, legal or professional services)

Responsibilities

• Review conflict check submission forms for incoming attorney, paralegal, and business professional submissions.
• Create lateral conflict folders and update related spreadsheets.
• Maintain tracking of partner candidates' status and to-do items; schedule internal meetings.
• Prepare engagement letters for onboarding lateral partners and assist with pre-approvals.
• Communicate with recruiting/HR and other departments about lateral intake; run conflict reports and manage contract attorney matters.
• Provide training to new BIC hires and conduct research on conflicts of interest and corporate affiliations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a BIC Specialist (Specialized Conflicts) to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team in Reston, VA. The role supports policy drafting, lateral onboarding, and conflict management across the firm’s global offices.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in business intake or conflicts, strong communication, and organizational skills. A law firm background is preferred, with remote coordination and cross-team collaboration expected.