Conflicts Attorney

Conflicts Attorney (JN -092026-296052) New York, USA A leading global law firm with offices across multiple international markets is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Risk Management and Conflicts Team. This role works closely with the Office of General Counsel and plays a key part in supporting the firm's business intake, lateral hiring, and conflict resolution processes. This is a fully remote U.S.-based position with an afternoon/evening schedule and occasional opportunities to work from or visit a local office. Why Join? Opportunity to work on sophisticated conflicts matters involving complex domestic and international legal work. Exposure to high-profile clients, transactions, and litigation matters across multiple practice areas. Direct collaboration with senior risk management and legal leadership. Strong compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and remote work flexibility. Collegial environment that supports ongoing professional growth and development. Key Responsibilities Review and analyze conflicts reports for new clients, new matters, and lateral attorney hires. Advise attorneys and firm leadership regarding conflict identification, risk assessment, and resolution strategies. Draft and negotiate conflict waivers and prepare ethical wall/screening memoranda. Review and maintain business intake information, engagement terms, and matter data. Analyze lateral candidate matter lists and assist with conflict clearance and waiver strategy. Provide guidance to conflicts analysts regarding research, reporting, corporate family structures, and conflict-related best practices. Prepare clear communications outlining potential ethical and business conflicts. Research and interpret applicable ethics rules and professional conduct standards. Monitor developments in professional responsibility rules, ethics opinions, and relevant case law. Participate in urgent matter support and periodic on-call coverage as needed. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) required. Active bar admission in New York, California, or Washington, D.C. required. Approximately 4+ years of conflicts attorney experience, preferably within a large, multi-office law firm environment. Strong understanding of professional responsibility, legal ethics, conflicts of interest, and risk management principles. Familiarity with U.S. Rules of Professional Conduct; international conflicts experience is a plus. Excellent analytical, research, written communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to effectively interact with attorneys and senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr