Conflicts Attorney

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP is seeking a J.D. to work with attorneys, other conflicts department staff, and the Firm’s General Counsel to help identify, evaluate, and resolve ethical and business conflict issues. This non-practicing attorney position will play an important role in facilitating the resolution of potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP was founded in Los Angeles in 1968, with the goal of providing superior and comprehensive legal services to businesses, institutions, and individuals in all aspects of the real estate, finance, and construction industries. Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP is now one of the largest full-service law firms specializing in real estate in the United States and has over 130 transactional and litigation attorneys in our Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco offices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducting comprehensive research of relevant parties to identify or rule out potential conflicts of interest Reviewing and analyzing conflict reports to provide concise evaluations of potential conflict issues along with recognized steps for resolution Serving as an escalation point for Conflicts Analysts and coordinating with them on conflict issues through to resolution Researching, analyzing, and drafting conflict waivers, engagement letters, and ethical wall memoranda to ensure potential conflicts are addressed and resolved Collaborate with responsible attorneys and the Firm’s General Counsel to determine appropriate terms of engagement, and where needed, negotiate engagement, outside counsel guidelines and conflict waiver terms with clients Qualifications Juris Doctorate required A minimum of two years conflicts experience Compensation Salary to be based upon experience and education; we’re targeting between $175,000-$230,000 annual We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401(k) and generous vacation time Cox, Castle, & Nicholson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cox, Castle, & Nicholson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Cox, Castle, & Nicholson will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Privacy Policy (coxcastle.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP