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Partnership Employment · 6 hours ago

Conflicts Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

Partnership Employment is a mid-size law firm in Los Angeles seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their team. The role involves assessing potential conflicts for new engagements, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting risk management efforts.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency

Hiring Manager

Steven Cebel

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of potential conflicts for new engagements, collaborating with senior stakeholders and risk teams to resolve legal and commercial concerns

Support the Risk & Compliance leadership in drafting procedures, documentation, and guidelines related to client onboarding and risk management

Oversee accurate setup and modification of client and matter records, coordinating with internal departments such as Finance, Information Governance, and Compliance across global offices when needed

Prepare and update essential documentation, including client engagement terms and conflict waivers

Recommend enhancements to the frameworks used for identifying and evaluating potential conflicts of interest

Ensure team output is consistent, accurate, and aligned with quality and efficiency expectations

Supervise the creation and ongoing management of information controls, such as restricted access groups and ethical walls

Confirm that client due diligence checks are completed in accordance with applicable policies, and ensure compliance requirements are tracked and satisfied

Deliver training to internal stakeholders on ethics, conflict management, and other compliance topics as required

Act as a point of escalation for complex issues identified by the intake and conflicts team, offering guidance or facilitating resolution

Qualification

Conflict assessmentRisk managementCompliance proceduresClient onboardingTraining delivery

Required