Conflicts Attorney

Conflicts Attorney (Chicago Loop – Hybrid) A respected, mid-to-large law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney who enjoys collaborative work, high-volume analysis, and ensuring compliance with responsibility and legal ethics standards in a sophisticated law firm environment.Under the direction of Conflicts Counsel, this attorney will manage all aspects of the conflicts process, including new business intake and lateral attorney matters, while partnering closely with firm attorneys, the General Counsel’s office, and the broader conflicts team.Key Responsibilities:Review, analyze, and clearly articulate conflicts search results for new matters and lateral attorneysIdentify potential ethical conflicts and business issues and advise on appropriate resolution strategiesCollaborate with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, attorneys, and conflicts team members to resolve conflicts efficientlySupport lateral attorney integration, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waiversDraft and distribute ethical screen memoranda and establish/manage ethical walls using firm softwareIdentify opportunities to streamline conflicts processes to reduce risk and improve efficiencyAssist with training and development of conflicts department staffParticipate in large-scale review and clean-up of client/matter data and conflicts databasesProvide responsive, high-level customer service to attorneys and legal support staffTravel to firm offices within the U.S. as needed