Conflict Staff Attorney

Job Description

Conflicts Staff Attorney – Lateral Focus (Hybrid)

About the Role:

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join its Lateral Conflicts function , supporting the review and resolution of conflicts of interest related to lateral attorney hires and select new business matters .

This is a non–associate-track attorney role designed for experienced conflicts professionals who enjoy analytical work, collaboration with firm leadership, and a predictable schedule.

The position is based in Chicago or Washington, D.C. and follows a hybrid work model with an onsite onboarding period.

What You’ll Do

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• Analyze conflicts reports related to lateral hires and new matters
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• Evaluate search results prepared by conflicts analysts to identify potential conflicts of interest
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• Draft clear, practical conflicts summaries for attorneys and firm leadership
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• Partner with lawyers and conflicts leadership to resolve issues, implement screens, and support waiver processes
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• Review conflicts questionnaires submitted by lateral candidates and follow up as needed
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• Support the lateral onboarding process from a conflicts and compliance perspective
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• Prepare engagement-related documentation, including waivers and screening memoranda
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• Track and manage multiple conflicts reviews in a deadline-driven environment
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• Contribute to ongoing improvements in conflicts workflows, systems, and processes
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• Preparing detailed summaries for lateral partner candidates , staying current on conflicts rules across the firm’s jurisdictions, and drafting waivers and screens
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What We’re Looking For

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• JD from an ABA-accredited law school required
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• Active admission to a U.S. bar and good standing required
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• 2–4 years of relevant conflicts clearance experience strongly preferred , particularly within a law firm environment
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• Candidates from smaller firms or compliance / ethics roles in regulated industries (banking, insurance, etc.) will also be considered
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• Candidates may hold titles such as Conflicts Analyst or similar, provided they have earned a JD
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Nice to have

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• Experience with conflicts databases or intake systems (e.g., Intapp or similar tools)
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Skills & Attributes

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• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
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• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
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• High degree of discretion and confidentiality
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• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset
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Work Model & Schedule

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• Full-time, exempt role (Monday–Friday, standard business hours)
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• Hybrid work arrangement
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• 100% onsite for the first two weeks for onboarding and training
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• Thereafter, minimum one day per week onsite
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• Regular, reliable attendance is expected; additional hours may occasionally be required
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• Relocation assistance is not provided, though relocation-ready candidates are welcome to apply
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Compensation

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• Base salary range: $145,700–$200,350 , depending on experience and location (Illinois or Washington, D.C.)
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• Competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility
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Why This Role

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• Strong work/life balance with minimal after-hours or weekend demands
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• Stable, well-resourced firm environment
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• Direct access to the tools, systems, and stakeholders needed to be effective
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• Clear expectations and long-term role stability for professional conflicts attorneys
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