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I’m pleased to highlight a new open role at Quarles: “Lateral Conflicts Analyst” —

• Office Locations: Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Diego, Tampa, Tucson, Washington D.C.
  
• We are seeking an experienced Lateral Conflicts Analyst to process conflict-of-interest requests for lateral attorney candidates and other prospective hires. This individual will review and analyze conflicts reports to identify potential ethical conflicts, business risks, and internal firm policy issues. The Lateral Conflicts Analyst will work closely with Conflicts Counsel, the General Counsel’s Office, sponsoring attorneys, and the Recruiting Department to support the timely resolution and clearance of conflicts.
• This position is open to candidates located in any of our office locations, which currently offer hybrid work arrangements. Under appropriate circumstances, a fully remote arrangement may also be considered.

Grow Your Career at Quarles.

At Quarles, your goals matter. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Join a team that values creativity, flexibility, and shared success.

What We Offer:

• Supportive, adaptable work environment
• Career development through mentoring and training – Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Be part of a firm where great people achieve great things—together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create conflict reports that identify and summarize issues involving lateral attorneys and non-lawyer candidates, including paralegals and assistants.
• Review lateral partner questionnaires, prior work lists, board memberships, and other applicant information to ensure clients, related parties, and other relevant entities are accurately documented before information is uploaded to the firm’s conflicts database.
• Support Conflicts Counsel, sponsoring attorneys, and the Recruiting Department in resolving and clearing conflicts.
• Conduct corporate research to identify affiliates, ownership structures, key principals, and the nature of a business to assess potential ethical conflicts and business risks.
• Facilitate communication between the Recruiting Department and the General Counsel’s Office.
• Maintain organized lateral candidate files and provide timely status updates.
• Work closely with Conflicts Counsel to confirm that conflicts of interest are resolved, including closing dormant matters and confirming appropriate waivers, ethical screens, or other cures.
• Evaluate and escalate difficult or sensitive conflicts and matter-opening issues to the General Counsel’s Office, senior conflicts personnel, or Loss Prevention Partners.
• Coordinate with Conflicts Counsel to ensure conflicts are properly identified and communicated to candidates before their start dates.
• Manage the conflicts portion of the lateral attorney onboarding process from start to finish, including creating conflict requests and clearing new matters for opening after an attorney joins the firm.
• Use Intapp Wall Builder to establish ethical screens for incoming lateral attorneys or as required by client outside counsel guidelines.
• Prepare and distribute screening memoranda to affected attorneys and send reminders at appropriate intervals.
• Monitor screened matters and attorneys to determine when ethical screens are no longer required and may be removed.
• Assist Legal Recruiting by summarizing conflicts and business issues, supporting clearance efforts, and requesting appropriate screens during the lateral attorney onboarding process.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments affecting the conflicts function.
• Apply knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct applicable to conflicts of interest.
• Recommend new policies and procedures related to conflicts analysis and clearance, business intake, and risk compliance.
• As time permits, assist the Conflicts Department with requests involving new clients and matters, marketing pitches, RFPs, and other special searches.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience required.
• Minimum of two years of conflicts-of-interest experience at a mid-size or large law firm required.
• Experience with database software preferred; Intapp Open experience is strongly preferred.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Strong internet research skills and familiarity with business and legal concepts preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and sound judgment.
• Ability to respond to requests thoughtfully and promptly.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility and willingness to work additional hours when necessary.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position. And learn more about the firm on their careers page.

If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this position, please contact: Jennifer McKinney, Senior Manager, Recruiting and Operations, jennifer.mckinney@quarles.com

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Following last week’s post regarding the open Conflicts Attorney position at Arnold & Porter, I’m pleased to highlight a second open role at the firm: “Conflicts Guidelines Attorney” —

• Arnold & Porter is an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm advises clients on complex regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters across a broad range of industries, including many of the world’s leading companies and organizations.
• We are seeking a Client Guidelines Attorney to support the effective implementation of policies and procedures that document and manage the firm’s relationships with clients across its domestic and global offices. This role may be located in the Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC office working a hybrid schedule.
• Reporting to the Director of Professional Responsibility, this role works closely with the Office of General Counsel, Relationship Partners, the Director of Client Service & Compliance, and other stakeholders to evaluate, negotiate, interpret, and implement client retention documentation. This includes outside counsel guidelines (OCGs), requests for proposals, engagement documentation, and other client-generated or firm-generated terms.
• The Client Guidelines Attorney will reconcile client requirements with the firm’s ethical obligations, business objectives, and risk tolerance; identify and help resolve outstanding issues; and ensure that agreed-upon client requirements are clearly documented and operationalized. The successful candidate will quickly develop subject-matter expertise in professional-responsibility rules governing the attorney-client relationship and contribute to the ongoing improvement of related firm policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and proactively under the supervision of the Director of Professional Responsibility to implement policies and procedures governing the firm’s client-retention relationships.
• Advise and support Relationship Partners and client team members in drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and implementing time-sensitive OCGs, other client-generated retention documents, RFPs, firm-generated engagement documents, and related materials.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure that retention expectations are understood, aligned, documented, and implemented.
• Conduct contextual analysis and critical assessment of client OCGs, nonstandard retention documentation, and RFPs; follow up with Relationship Partners and other stakeholders to resolve outstanding matters.
• Monitor global compliance with negotiated OCG terms, including requirements involving conflicts checks for affiliated entities, waivers, client notices, ethics screens, and updates to the firm’s conflicts and client-intake databases and repositories.
• Solicit, coordinate, and incorporate input and approvals from firm subject-matter experts regarding client guidelines and other retention documentation.
• Partner with practice groups to address practice-specific compliance requirements and considerations.
• Develop expertise in the technologies used to support the role and remain informed about emerging tools and process improvements that may enhance the firm’s client-guidelines processes.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and initiatives related to client retention, professional responsibility, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one jurisdiction where the firm maintains a U.S. office preferred. Candidates who are not admitted at the time of hire must obtain admission shortly after beginning employment as a condition of employment.
• At least one year of relevant experience at a large law firm, preferably in conflicts of interest, commercial contracts, new business intake, ethics, or a related area.
• Prior experience practicing law preferred.
• Experience with legal research and organizing, tracking, and reporting on complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex professional-conduct, contractual, and business issues; thoroughly investigate relevant facts; and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with conflicts databases and corporate-entity research tools, such as Mergent, EDGAR, Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, or similar platforms, preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, and databases.
• Business and/or project-management experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, staff, and external clients with confidence, responsiveness, tact, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and follow-through, with the ability to drive process improvements and new firm initiatives.
• Strong strategic focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain and strategically manage financial and budgetary information.
• Commitment to providing exceptional internal and external client service.

See their careers site for more on the firm and work environment, see the complete job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Arnold & Porter: “Conflicts Attorney” —

• Arnold & Porter is an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm advises clients on complex regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters across a broad range of industries, including many of the world’s leading companies and organizations.
• We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to help the firm identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest and related professional-responsibility matters. This role may be located in the Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC office working a hybrid schedule.
• This position has two primary areas of focus. First, the Conflicts Attorney supports the firm’s new business, lateral hiring, and onboarding processes by identifying and addressing conflicts that may arise from new clients, matters, attorneys, and staff. This includes reviewing conflicts search results and analysis; conducting legal, factual, and third-party research; collaborating with colleagues throughout the firm; and presenting findings and recommendations in a clear, practical manner.
• Second, the Conflicts Attorney assists attorneys and firm leadership with other professional-responsibility obligations in the jurisdictions in which the firm practices. Matters may include bar membership, lateral movement, revolving-door issues, fiduciary positions, new client and matter intake, engagement and disengagement processes, insurer and RFP responses, ethics screens, and related policy matters. Assignments may range from discrete inquiries to complex, long-term projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Director, members of the Ethics and Practice Committee, and the General Counsel to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts and ethical issues.
• Identify potential conflicts and ethical issues arising from new clients, matters, attorneys, and staff, including temporary, contract, and full-time employees.
• Review conflicts search results and first-level analysis prepared by other team members.
• Provide guidance to attorneys conducting conflicts reviews, as appropriate.
• Gather, organize, and communicate due-diligence information regarding potential hires, prospective clients, and client matters for the Ethics
• Committee, Lateral Committee, Billing and Intake Committee, and firm management.
• Assist with in-house consultation on professional-responsibility matters, including the review and drafting of engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and circulate ethics screens and prepare Rule 1.11 disclosures involving potential conflicts related to former government employees.
• Provide professional-responsibility training to attorneys and staff, as requested.
• Monitor developments in applicable law and professional-responsibility standards.
• Conduct research, drafting, and other project support for the Director, Ethics Committee, other firm committees, and the General Counsel on policy and professional-responsibility matters.
• Oversee volunteer law clerks, staff attorneys, or conflicts specialists performing conflicts-of-interest analysis, as needed.

Qualifications:

• J.D. required.
• Admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction where the firm maintains a U.S. office preferred. Candidates who are not admitted at the time of hire must obtain admission shortly after beginning employment as a condition of employment.
• At least one year of conflicts-of-interest or other relevant experience at a large law firm preferred.
• Prior experience practicing law preferred.
• Experience in legal research and in organizing, tracking, and reporting the results of complex projects.
• Experience with databases and a demonstrated aptitude for database-driven work; experience with conflicts databases preferred.
• Experience in conflicts or professional responsibility preferred but not required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Business background or experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to thoroughly assess complex factual and legal issues.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and detail-management skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and trustworthiness.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels of the firm with confidence, responsiveness, tact, and approachability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain and strategically manage financial and budgetary information.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary.

About Arnold & Porter

• Commitment. Excellence. Innovation. If you embrace those three words—and the values they represent—you’ll fit right in at Arnold & Porter.
• We are proud to have a very diverse and multitalented professional staff.
• Our staff play an essential role in our success as a firm. We have a dynamic team of approximately 800 staff who value and share the firm’s long-standing commitment to professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, diversity, collegiality, and community service.
• The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. If you are interested in joining one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” as awarded by FORTUNE magazine, view our Current Opportunities.

See their careers site for more on the firm and work environment, see the complete job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Ashurst Perkins Coie: “Conflicts Attorney” —

• Lead Legal Support. Drive Exceptional Client Service.
• Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is looking for a dynamic, qualified individual to fill a Conflicts Attorney position performing conflicts analysis on new business and firm lateral hires and advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues.
• The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to firm new business and staff personnel and ensure compliance with ethical standards in all jurisdictions, as well as firm policies.
• For purposes of complying with Export Control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
• Locations: Phoenix, AZ; Palo Alto, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Boise, ID; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including drafting of waivers and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening.
• Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
• Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, claims counsel and various firm committees.
• Analyze complex factual situations and spot issues where problems might occur.
• Draft waivers and engagement and joint representation letters in final format.
• Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers. Other related legal work as needed.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the Firm’s attendance expectations.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law.
• Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of different rules and principles in making a choice-of-law analysis.
• Effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Thorough understanding of a wide range of areas of law, including being able to identify the roles of parties in matters, and possess a solid understanding of business organizations and financing concepts as well as litigation principles and procedures, such as depositions, subpoenas, roles of codefendants and comparative fault.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish detailed information clearly and concisely.
• Strong eye for detail and critical thinking skills; ability to spot problems and propose creative solutions.
• Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm, including with personnel in international offices.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm across the firm’s U.S. and international offices, both orally and in writing, consistent with communication best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

• Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes.
• Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.
• Experience with legal research and writing, ability to independently manage multiple tasks of varying importance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of three (3) years of legal practice experience.
• Active member in good standing in any jurisdiction.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility required.
• Demonstrated success in a stressful environment.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a sophisticated legal team where you’ll provide trusted guidance on complex conflicts and professional responsibility matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and firm leadership while helping protect the firm’s ethical standards and support strategic business decisions.

About Ashurst Perkins Coie

• Our business services professionals are at the forefront of delivering value and innovation for the firm and our clients.
• Our teams are full of creative individuals who are passionate about high performance. It is this collective drive and ambition that makes our culture worth being part of. You don’t need extensive experience in professional services—we value experience gained in other sectors too. You’ll be someone who can work with others towards a common goal and support your colleagues with openness and respect. You’ll bring an instinct for problem solving and be able to anticipate our clients’ needs. What’s more, you’ll share our approach to innovation, whatever your background.
• We’ve witnessed a period of unprecedented change and development over the past five years, made possible through the knowledge of our business services professionals globally.

See their careers site for more on the firm and work environment, see the complete job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Fredrikson: “Senior Conflicts Analyst” —

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts Team.
• This position is critical to protecting the Firm by identifying and analyzing potential conflicts of interest related to new business intake, lateral hires, and other firm initiatives.
• The Senior Conflicts Analyst brings strong judgment, advanced research skills, and a collaborative mindset to support attorneys and business partners across the Firm.
• This position reports to the Conflicts Manager and works closely with Conflicts Resolution Specialists, Conflicts Counsel, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Why Join Us:

• This is an opportunity to take on a senior-level analytical role within a collaborative Conflicts Team. You will work on complex, high-impact matters, support Firm-wide risk management, and continue building deep expertise in legal ethics and conflicts analysis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform advanced conflicts searches and analysis for new matters and lateral hires.
• Research and analyze corporate family structures, subsidiaries, and affiliations using multiple research tools.
• Review intake materials with a critical eye to identify potential conflicts of interest and assess risk.
• Prepare clear, well-reasoned written summaries and/or recommendations regarding routine conflicts issues.
• Support lateral hire conflict reviews, including coordination with HR and evaluation of portable and non-portable matters.
• Serve as a resource to junior analysts by providing guidance on search strategy, issue spotting, and documentation.
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries with professionalism, clarity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvements, quality control efforts, and testing of conflicts tools and workflows.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 5+ years of experience in conflicts analysis, risk management, or a related role within a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Expertise with conflicts systems such as Intapp Open, Elite, or similar platforms.
• Expertise with corporate research tools (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree or comparable resources).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to clearly explain risk and issues to non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of conflict resolution methods such as waivers and ethical screens.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm’s 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

See their careers site for more on the company and work environment, see the job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight two open positions at Dentons Canada: “Conflicts Attorney” and “Senior Conflicts Attorney” —

The opportunity in summary:

• A fully remote position.
• Dentons Canada is seeking a Conflicts Attorney and a Senior Conflicts Attorney to join our Canada conflicts team, reporting to the Conflicts Director and with exposure to the Canada General Counsel. The Conflicts Attorney and Senior Conflicts Attorney will assist with complex legal and commercial conflict of interest issues Firm wide.
• We are specifically seeking: US conflicts attorneys, with substantive conflicts experience of minimum 18 months under the US professional rules for the Conflicts Attorney role, and 4 years for the Senior Conflicts Attorney role, at preferably an international business, or large national, law firm —this is an essential requirement. Training in the applicable Canadian professional rules, which are substantially similar to the US rules, will be provided — this is not needed in advance.
• A prior fee earning background of minimum a few years at preferably an international business, or national, law firm is highly desirable but not essential. Commercial acumen is essential. Intapp experience is highly preferred. The ability to perform searches independently (ideally on Intapp, or another similar platform) from scratch is essential.
• All North America time zones will be considered.
• Ample opportunity for development into a leadership role for the right person.

Primary Responsibilities – the below are indicative:
*****Please note that training in the applicable Canadian professional rules, which are substantially similar to the US rules, will be provided — this is not needed in advance.

As a member of the Canada Region’s conflicts team, the Conflicts Attorney / Senior Conflicts Attorney will have the following primary responsibilities:

• In relation to potential and existing matters: develop search strategies, and analyze and facilitate resolution of complex legal conflicts of interest and confidential information issues under the relevant rules of professional conduct, and the Firm’s own conflicts policies.
• Identify, analyze and facilitate resolution of complex potential commercial conflicts issues with the partnership, including, where appropriate, drafting complex consent terms and proactively providing solutions.
• In relation to Firm responses to RFPs: completing the conflicts analysis and conflicts statements, and navigating potential tricky commercial / policy issues.
• Review client terms and advise on potential conflicts issues, including providing commercially appropriate solutions in light of how the Firm is positioned vis-à-vis other clients / market sectors etc.
• Review lateral hire mandates for potential conflicts and advise on appropriate solutions. This includes communicating directly with lateral candidates.
• Proactively brokering discussions between partners Firmwide and other stakeholders as necessary to navigate and resolve legal and commercial conflicts, and policy issues.
• Input into Firm wide policy issues, including sector positioning, as it relates to conflicts.
• Provide ad hoc advice to partners and other fee earners as required.
• Draft and review conflicts-related language for client engagement letters.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys regarding conflicts principles and issues.
• Contribute to the department’s ‘know how’ system.
• From time to time, assist other colleagues with queries and help train junior members, if needed.
• From time-to-time, develop and deliver training.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must hold a law degree and be admitted to practice law in the US.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US conflicts rules and guidelines—US knowledge is transferable to the Canadian context.
• Prior substantive and demonstrable conflicts experience under the US rules is essential—minimum 18 months for the Conflicts Attorney role, and 4 years for the Senior Conflicts Attorney role, preferably with an international business law firm, or a large national law firm.
• Highly desirable – a prior fee earning background of minimum a few years at preferably an international business law firm, or national law firm.
• Knowledge of a variety of practice areas, including insolvency, to understand where possible conflicts issues may arise within them.
• Intapp experience highly preferred.
• Understands, without prompting, that there may be occasions where it is necessary to work beyond standard business hours given the nature of conflicts at an international law firm.
• The ability to perform searches independently (ideally on Intapp, or another similar platform) from scratch is essential.

Key skills / attributes:

• Proactive and ongoing knowledge of the applicable conflicts rules and resources.
• Excellent ability to present complex legal and commercial issues to partners under time pressurized circumstances, recognizing what is relevant and what is not.
• Excellent and demonstrable commercial acumen, and application of pragmatic thinking and common sense.
• Ability to recognize / test / probe issues independently and present a defensible analysis, often under pressure.
• Ability to deal with incomplete / ambiguous information and make sound judgment calls.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and able to think critically.
• Ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and take the initiative.
• Knowledge of a wide area of legal practices including, but not limited to, corporate, financing and insolvency.
• Proactively issue spotting.
• Able to think on the spot and be quick learner.
• Demonstrate efficiency and thoroughness in work, with a methodical and organized approach.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Exhibit strong teamwork skills, and interact positively at all levels within the Firm.
• Remain composed under pressure.
• Proactive and client-focused with an ability to leverage problem-solving and analytical skills to solution complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and can manage difficult situations under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Upholds the Firm’s values, promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
• Acts as a professional ambassador for the Firm, demonstrating commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.

What Dentons Offers:
Join a firm that is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers!

Comprehensive total rewards package, including, but not limited to:

• Competitive salary and health benefits, virtual healthcare services, and RRSP matching program.
• Fully remote role.
• Intellectually stimulating and rewarding work in conflicts and ethics.
• Exposure to senior partners in Canada and globally, and to the Canada General Counsel.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

See their careers page for more on the firm and work environment. To apply: please send a detailed resume to: conflictsrecruitment.canada@dentons.com

*We thank all applicants who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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In this latest jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open role at Latham & Watkins: “OGC Counsel – Conflicts & Ethics” —

• The OGC Counsel is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team.
• This role will be responsible for resolving professional ethics conflicts and related compliance issues by applying legal ethics rules, professional responsibility principles, Latham & Watkins policies, and practical judgment to lateral clearances, new business matters, outside counsel guidelines, engagement terms, waivers, ethics walls, and related risk-management issues, while coordinating with partners, Ethics Committee Members, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts issues, communicating status updates and following through until the matter is resolved or appropriately escalated.
• This role can be located in any of our US offices.
• Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Conflicts of Interest
  • Applying knowledge of professional responsibility rules and relevant Latham procedures, policies, and practices to resolve lateral attorney and new matter conflicts, advising Ethics Committee Members, firm attorneys, and other stakeholders throughout the process
  • Reviewing situation-specific conflicts checks as needed; analyzing the results in light of applicable rules and firm policies; identifying potential conflicts of interest and determining appropriate next steps, including clearance, waiver, screening, or escalation
• Engagement Terms & Other Issues
  • Analyzing outside counsel guidelines, non-standard engagement letters, and RFPs received from clients; identifying issues related to conflicts, ethics, liability, and firm policy; coordinating with partners and other stakeholders to resolve or escalate those issues
  • Drafting, reviewing, and advising on waivers, ethics walls, engagement letters, and related documents in coordination with Senior Counsel and Managing Counsel as appropriate
• Legal Research & Training
  • Conducting legal research on ethics rules, professional responsibility issues, and conflicts-related topics as needed to support the resolution of assigned matters or team projects
  • Helping prepare and deliver trainings for attorneys and staff on conflicts, ethics, professional responsibility, and related topics, in collaboration with Senior Counsel, Managing Counsel, and other OGC colleagues
• General & Administrative
  • Contributing reliably to shared inboxes, urgent matters, weekend coverage, and team processes
  • Supporting partner audits and other OGC or Ethics Committee projects in collaboration with Senior Counsel, Managing Counsel, and other OGC colleagues
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of legal ethics rules, professional responsibility principles, and conflicts of interest analysis
• Display strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to translate conflicts and ethics concepts into practical guidance
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with attorneys, OGC colleagues, Ethics Committee Members, Analysts, Assistants, and business professionals at all levels of the firm

And have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent
• Admission to the relevant state bar with active status
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal ethics, conflicts of interest, professional responsibility, or a closely related area of law firm risk management required; law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with conflicts clearance processes, engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, waivers, or ethics walls is strongly preferred.

About Latham & Watkins

• Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy.
• We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.
• If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

See their careers page for more on the firm and work environment, see the complete job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

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Pleased to spotlight a new risk opening at Bass, Berry & Sims: “Matter Mobility Manager” —

Summary:

• The Matter Mobility Manager will have responsibility for the intake, transfer, and release of client files and matter-related information as attorneys and clients join or depart the firm.
• Reporting to the Chief Risk Management Officer, this position serves as the firm’s primary point of contact for lateral attorney file transfers, working directly with incoming and departing attorneys, their staff, prior firms, and clients to ensure that matter mobility is handled with accuracy, professionalism, and appropriate attention to the firm’s legal and ethical obligations.
• This is a hands-on role for a practitioner who combines process discipline with strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will personally manage matter mobility work while designing the workflows, documentation, and standards that will allow the function to scale with the firm’s continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the firm’s primary point of contact for lateral attorney integration as it relates to client file transfers, coordinating with incoming attorneys, prior firms, clients, and internal departments including Conflicts, Information Technology, and Research & Information Governance.
• Manage the end-to-end matter mobility process for incoming and outgoing attorneys and clients, including intake of electronic and physical client files, verification of file completeness, and appropriate documentation of transfers.
• Communicate directly with attorneys and firm leadership regarding transfer status, timelines, and expectations, providing a high level of client service throughout the integration process.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve standardized workflows for matter intake, transfer, and release consistent with applicable ethical and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with the Research & Information Governance Manager to ensure transferred matter information is appropriately incorporated into the firm’s document management and records systems.
• Advise attorneys and staff on matter mobility procedures and obligations, including file release requirements upon client or attorney departure.
• Support the firm’s broader risk management objectives, including the development of documentation practices that support future audit readiness.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Chief Risk Management Officer.

Requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in records management, information governance, matter mobility, or a related function within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Direct experience managing lateral attorney file transfers or comparable matter lifecycle processes strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with iManage or comparable document management systems; familiarity with Intapp or similar intake and conflicts platforms desired.
• Familiarity with secure file transfer platforms and data migration tools used in law firm matter transfers; experience with transfer-related workflows in iManage (such as imports, exports, and matter-level security) preferred.
• Working knowledge of the ethical and legal requirements governing client file ownership, transfer, and release.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills, including the professional presence to work directly with attorneys, firm leadership, and external counsel, and the judgment to manage expectations under time pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build processes and documentation from limited existing structure.
• Team orientation and the ability to partner effectively across administrative departments.

About Bass Berry & Sims

• At Bass, Berry & Sims, the contributions of every employee are highly valued as part of the firm’s success. Whether you are involved behind the scenes or have direct contact with clients, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to providing superior service to our attorneys, our clients and the communities in which we live.
• We believe our strength lies in the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our firm. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every person is valued, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully. By embracing and celebrating our differences, we create an environment where innovation thrives, and exceptional client service is delivered.
• Bass, Berry & Sims is committed to the well-being of everyone who works at the firm. In demonstration of this commitment, we were one of the first law firms to sign on to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Well-Being Pledge. The Pledge aims to improve the mental health landscape and to prevent substance use within the legal profession.

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Following last week’s post regarding the open Conflicts Attorney position at Fisher Phillips, this week I’m pleased to highlight a second open role at the firm: “New Business Intake Analyst.”

The job description is below, to apply: visit their job application portal.

• Work Arrangement: This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are seeking candidates based in the West Coast time zones.
  Position Summary
• Fisher Phillips, a leading international labor and employment law firm, is expanding our intake team and seeking two talented Conflicts Analysts to support our operations in the West Coast time zone. In these pivotal roles, you’ll play a central part in launching new client matters, streamlining workflows, and ensuring our firm delivers the responsive, high-quality service we’re known for. Your expertise will help power our national operations and reinforce our commitment to excellence across every time zone we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contextual analysis of conflicts results
• Manage the department’s intake of requests from attorneys, Accounting, and others, and provide accurate and timely responses
• Perform conflict searches to facilitate the processing of change requests
• Assist the department manager with lateral conflicts check process
• Perform conflict searches for new clients and new matters including reviewing and analyzing results
• Review new matter requests for accuracy and adherence to firm policy and procedures
• Ensure timely processing of new matter intake forms within Intapp
• Communicate with lawyers and legal administrative assistants and answer questions regarding matter-opening procedures
• Assist in firm technology projects involving new business intake
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to take full ownership of assigned duties.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a law firm environment with new business and conflicts experience.
• Experience with Intapp, iManage and Aderant.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and coordinate work with others as necessary to bring projects to successful completion.
• Displays good judgment in handling confidential information.
• Ability to communicate with attorneys and firm personnel at all levels.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to foster and grow positive team-oriented working relationships.

Equal Opportunity / FCA statement
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

Compensation
The hourly range for this position is $37.00 – $46.00. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us
At Fisher Phillips, exceptional talent is the foundation of our success. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional, dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our leadership fosters professional growth and provides opportunities to challenge yourself.

Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 15 days of paid time off (including sick leave as applicable), and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well-being. Visit www.fisherphillips.com to learn more.

To apply: visit the Fisher Phillips job application portal.

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This week, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at Fisher Phillips: Conflicts Attorney.

The job description is below, to apply: visit their job application portal.

• Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join our New Business Intake team. This role is ideally suited for candidates with direct law-firm conflicts experience—those who regularly analyze conflict reports, apply ethical rules, coordinate resolutions, and collaborate with Risk Management, General Counsel, or Intake teams.
• In this high-impact position, you will be responsible for evaluating and resolving potential conflicts involving new business, lateral hires, and RFPs. You’ll work closely with the General Counsel’s Office and attorneys across the firm, making informed decisions that directly protect the firm and its clients.
• We’re looking for a detail-driven conflicts professional with 2+ years of hands-on conflicts analysis in a law firm environment (such as Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Analyst, Risk Management Attorney, or Ethics/Professional Responsibility role). Candidates without prior conflicts experience will not be considered for this position.
• If you have a strong command of conflicts rules, experience with conflicts databases, and a passion for safeguarding ethical compliance, we encourage you to apply.
• Please note: This role is not an entry point into practice. Applicants must have substantive conflicts or law-firm risk-management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex conflict reports and exercise independent judgment to identify potential conflict of interest issues with new business, legal hires, and requests for proposal.
• Conduct research to gather information or clarification on potential issues, including the appropriate jurisdictional conflict and/or ethical rules and opinions to assist in determining specific conflict resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to gather necessary information for conflict analysis.
• Take initiative to analyze and resolve conflicts independently.
• Prepare clear and concise communications to attorneys, identifying all potential issues found in the conflict report in order to provide recommendations to attorneys and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Request and maintain all necessary supporting documentation to clear actual or potential conflict issues.
• Draft consents and conflicts waivers, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provide assistance in managing client guidelines related to conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and ethical obligations.
• Prepare and implement ethical walls.
• Assist in developing and implementing conflicts policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to New Business Intake Analysts with the goal of ensuring accuracy and consistency in preparation and analysis of conflict reports.
• Assist in training of New Business Intake staff and Firm administrative staff.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments involving legal and ethical rules related to conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Coordinate with the conflicts team to update and maintain the conflicts database and ensure accurate conflict reporting.
• Respond promptly to conflicts-related inquiries from attorneys and staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar association of the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on conflicts experience in a law firm environment (e.g., Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Analyst, Risk Management Attorney, or Professional Responsibility role).
• In-depth knowledge of conflicts of interest rules, legal ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex legal scenarios.
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Intapp Open and Intapp Walls software and other relevant legal technology tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Equal Opportunity / FCA statement
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $160,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us
At Fisher Phillips, exceptional talent is the foundation of our success. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional, dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our leadership fosters professional growth and provides opportunities to challenge yourself.

Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 18 days of vacation, accrue 10 sick days each calendar year and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well-being. Visit www.fisherphillips.com to learn more.

To apply: visit the Fisher Phillips job application portal.

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