Conflicts Attorney — Professional Responsibility & Ethics

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join its professional responsibility and ethics function, supporting new business intake and lateral hiring across its US and international offices. This is a strategic advisory role at the heart of the firm's risk and practice management operations.

The successful candidate will independently analyze, research, and resolve conflicts of interest arising from new business, lateral hires, and merger candidates, and will serve as a trusted advisor to lawyers on complex and sensitive ethical issues. Responsibilities include drafting waivers, engagement and joint representation letters, advising on withdrawal and screening questions, negotiating between lawyers to resolve disputes, and delivering training on conflicts matters.

This position offers meaningful autonomy and leadership exposure, including coordinating workload coverage, leading small projects, and providing backup support to department leadership. The role is open across multiple US office locations, with hybrid flexibility and scheduling arranged to provide coverage for international offices across time zones.

• Juris Doctorate and active, good-standing licensure in a relevant jurisdiction
• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience, including at least two years in senior conflicts or ethics work (or equivalent)
• Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to law firm practice, including jurisdictional differences and choice-of-law risk analysis
• Solid understanding of business organizations and financing concepts
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with ability to draft complex waivers and representation letters
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume conflicts workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Effective oral and written communication across a global office network
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship