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A prominent, full-service law firm is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Conflicts Counsel to join its Conflicts & Ethics team. This is a senior-level role supporting firm attorneys and leadership by managing complex conflicts matters, including mergers, lateral hires, and new business intake, while ensuring compliance with responsibility and legal ethics requirements. This position can be based in any U.S. office and offers flexibility with remote work as business needs require.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with Conflicts Counsel to help manage and mentor a team of Conflicts Attorneys and Analysts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Lead law firm merger conflicts from inception through resolution, including conflicts analysis, waiver coordination, ethical wall implementation, and stakeholder communication
Run, analyze, and resolve complex conflicts searches for new matters and lateral hires using Intapp Conflicts, Intake, and Walls
Identify and resolve ethical conflicts and business issues in collaboration with firm attorneys, General Counsel, and internal stakeholders
Draft and negotiate engagement letters, complex conflict waivers, and ethical screen memoranda
Establish, monitor, and maintain ethical walls using firm systems
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support firm growth
Assist with training and development of new Conflicts Attorneys
Provide exceptional client service to attorneys and legal support staff
Travel to U.S. offices as needed and support matters outside of standard business hours when required
Requirements:
J.D. required
10+ years of conflicts experience in a mid- to large-sized law firm
Advanced proficiency with Intapp Conflicts, Intake, and Walls
Strong experience handling conflicts related to law firm mergers and lateral onboarding
Deep knowledge of legal ethics, responsibility, and conflicts rules
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues for diverse audiences
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment