Venable LLP · 1 day ago
Conflicts Attorney
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expVenable LLP is a law firm that focuses on providing superior client service. The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for evaluating and resolving legal conflicts-of-interest, conducting complex analyses, advising on risk and ethics issues, and ensuring compliance with professional responsibility rules.
AdviceLegalService Industry
Hiring Manager
Christine Auld
Responsibilities
Identifying and analyzing actual and potential conflicts for existing and prospective clients by conducting in-depth research using internal systems and external databases (e.g., Hoover’s, D&B, Lexis, EDGAR) and interpreting results to assess business and ethical risks
Recommending and implementing conflict-resolution strategies, including ethical walls, disclosures, consent letters, and engagement modifications
Drafting and maintaining conflict waivers, disclosures, engagement letter language, and supporting documentation
Reviewing and analyzing Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflicts-related provisions; advise on restrictions, required screens, and necessary updates to internal data
Conducting conflicts analyses for lateral attorney candidates, recommending and implementing resolutions with Division Managers and the Ethics Committee, communicating with stakeholders to clear conflicts, and preparing required consent letters and documentation before and after onboarding
Educating attorneys and legal staff on ethical obligations, conflicts procedures, new business intake, and client relationship considerations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar status in MD, DC, CA, or NY
A minimum of 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid-to-large, multi-practice law firm
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal relationships, business structures, and conflict scenarios
Proficiency with conflicts/new-business intake systems and strong research and analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive arguments and present nuanced analyses to all levels of firm leadership
Strong negotiation skills and consultative approach when working with attorneys and staff
High level of discretion, judgment, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information
Strong attention to detail, client-service orientation, and responsiveness
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Participation in the conflicts on-call rotation and ability to respond by phone to after-hours emergency conflict checks
Preferred
A minimum of 2 years of law practice experience in private practice strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts
401(k) with firm profit share
Paid time off
Firm paid holidays
Wellness and personal advocacy programs
Family planning resources and leave programs
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Venable LLP
Venable provides advisory and legal solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Vice President - Professional Development & Training
Christopher Boone
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