Conflicts Attorney (2+ yrs.) – Chicago
Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across 14 offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. With a legacy dating back over a hundred years, the firm is known for its sophisticated work in litigation, middle-market private equity, intellectual property, labor and employment, renewable energy, and white-collar defense. Serving a diverse and high-profile client base, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where attorneys engage in complex, high-impact matters across industries and jurisdictions.
Position Description:
We are working with our client, a leading global law firm, to identify a Conflicts Attorney I to join its growing and dynamic Conflicts team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in working at the intersection of risk management, ethics, and new business intake within a sophisticated law firm environment. Our client is known for its collaborative, team-oriented culture and strong commitment to professional development, offering meaningful training, mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities.
Position Overview
The Conflicts Attorney I plays a key role in supporting new business intake, lateral hiring, and firm growth initiatives by identifying, analyzing, and resolving potential conflicts of interest. This position works closely with attorneys and business professionals across the firm to ensure compliance with applicable ethical rules and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and process new business and lateral hire requests, including conducting conflicts searches and related research
- Analyze search results and prepare detailed conflicts reports with recommended resolutions
- Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical wall memoranda
- Conduct legal research on professional responsibility rules, case law, and jurisdictional issues
- Advise attorneys and internal stakeholders on conflicts and ethical considerations
- Collaborate with legal and administrative teams to resolve conflicts and business issues efficiently
- Maintain and update conflicts database records, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
- Support training efforts and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Participate in after-hours on-call support for urgent conflicts matters, as needed
- Assist with system implementations, testing, and special projects
Qualifications
Required:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a large law firm conflicts department or as a practicing associate at a large firm
Preferred:
- Familiarity with conflicts and intake software platforms
- Experience working in a large, international law firm environment
Core Competencies
- Strong understanding of professional responsibility and ethics rules
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused service
Work Environment & Compensation
This role is offered on a hybrid or fully remote basis, with the expectation that candidates reside within a commutable distance of a firm office.
The anticipated annual salary range for Illinois-based candidates is $110,000–$142,000, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and market factors. Our client also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, bonus eligibility, and additional employee support programs.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joseph P. Mayer III
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