Counsel Law and Compliance

We are proactively building a pipeline of talented attorneys with three (3) to six (6) years of relevant experience who are interested in future Conflicts Counsel opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, we welcome applications from qualified candidates who would like to be considered for upcoming positions within our legal, risk management, and compliance functions.
The Conflicts Counsel serves as a trusted advisor on conflicts of interest, legal ethics, professional responsibility, and related risk management matters. The ideal candidate possesses strong legal judgment, excellent analytical skills, and a practical approach to balancing ethical obligations with business objectives.
The Conflicts Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance regarding conflicts of interest, professional responsibility obligations, outside counsel guidelines, engagement terms, and related compliance matters. The role involves reviewing and analyzing conflict reports, advising attorneys on ethical issues, conducting legal research, and supporting firm-wide risk management initiatives.
Review conflict reports and conduct detailed legal analysis of potential conflicts issues.
Partner with conflicts, intake, and risk management teams to ensure timely resolution of conflicts concerns.
Advise attorneys and business professionals regarding legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and firm policies.
Support the development and implementation of ethics and compliance best practices.
Client Engagement Terms and Risk Management

Review outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, requests for proposals (RFPs), and client contractual terms.
Identify provisions that may create legal, ethical, operational, or business risks.
Partner with attorneys and firm leadership to negotiate and respond to client requirements consistent with firm policies.
Legal Research and Advisory Support

Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses regarding professional responsibility, ethics, compliance, and risk management issues.
Monitor developments in ethics rules, regulations, and industry trends that may impact firm operations.
Draft policies, procedures, memoranda, and guidance materials related to conflicts and professional responsibility matters.
Support internal investigations, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.
Training and Education

Develop and deliver training programs related to conflicts of interest, legal ethics, professional responsibility, and risk management.
Create educational materials and resources for attorneys and business professionals.
Serve as a resource for questions regarding conflicts procedures, firm policies, and ethical obligations.
Projects and Operational Support

Participate in strategic initiatives and special projects involving conflicts management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Assist with maintaining templates, knowledge resources, and other risk management materials.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the Office of General Counsel and Risk Management departments.
degree from an accredited law school.
Three (3) to six (6) years of experience practicing law or working in conflicts, professional responsibility, risk management, compliance, new business intake, or related legal functions.
Strong understanding of legal ethics principles and conflicts of interest analysis.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Experience in a law firm, alternative legal services provider, or corporate legal department.
Experience as a Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Counsel, Ethics Attorney, Risk Attorney, Professional Responsibility Attorney, or similar role.
Familiarity with conflicts management systems, intake platforms, and legal research tools.
Experience reviewing outside counsel guidelines and client engagement terms.
Experience developing and delivering legal or compliance-related training programs.
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