Conflicts Attorney

Description Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Attorney in either Minneapolis, MN, or Kansas City, MO. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and assisting with the resolution of legal and business conflicts of interest related to new clients, new matters, and lateral attorney hires to ensure compliance with ethical rules and firm policies. This role works closely with members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Professional Responsibility Committee (PRC), the Director of Intake, and attorneys and legal administrative staff. Responsibilities The Conflicts Attorney supports the firm's risk management and professional responsibility functions by performing duties including: Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of ethical rules and rules of professional responsibility applicable to conflicts of interest, including issues arising from lateral attorney hiring and new client or new matter intake. Reviews and analyzes new business intake submissions to identify, mitigate, and resolve actual or potential conflicts of interest, including drafting conflict waivers and implementing ethical screens as appropriate. Consults with attorneys, OGC staff, and PRC members on conflicts‑related issues, including engagement letters, conflict waivers, ethical walls, and firm policies. Reviews outside general counsel guidelines and non‑standard engagement letters for alignment with firm policies. Conducts research using internal systems and external resources to identify relevant information regarding prospective clients, related parties, and matters. Performs legal research and prepares written analysis on professional responsibility matters or other questions of law requested by the Assistant General Counsel, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or PRC Members. Provides administrative and organizational support for PRC and OGC initiatives, including maintaining engagement letter templates, waiver and ethical screen templates and lists, workflow tracking, and related resources and informational materials. Qualifications J.D. required. Experience in a legal or conflict environment required. Experience drafting conflict waivers and reviewing/negotiating Outside Counsel Guidelines. Skills in analyzing conflict of interests related to new client business and lateral attorney candidates. Knowledge of conflict of interest principles and ability to use research tools such as D&B, Lexis, Hoover's, Edgar, Elite, Intapp, and interpret the data produced by these systems. Strong interest in legal ethics and knowledge of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Ability to apply the laws of professional responsibility in identifying and resolving actual and potential conflicts of interest. Capacity to identify and understand party relationships in various legal transactions (corporate, litigation, bankruptcy, labor & employment, tax, and estate planning matters) and define relationships within the conflict of interest system. Determines when it is appropriate and/or necessary to elevate an issue to General Counsel. Well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong problem‑solving skills. Experience with Intapp or a similar platform. Experience tracking the status of workflow processes. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated salary range for applicants in MN is $127,000 – $158,000, depending on experience; actual salary may be above or below the range. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health care, retirement plan, paid days off, PTO, parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and a hybrid working environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Employment policy and practice are to recruit and hire employees without discrimination based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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