Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · 1 month ago
Conflicts Counsel
US-SC-Columbia
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expNelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join their team. This role involves providing firmwide guidance on conflict-of-interest analysis across new matters, lateral hires, and ongoing client relationships while ensuring accurate conflict clearance and collaborating with attorneys.
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Responsibilities
Ensure accurate and timely conflict clearance while managing multiple priorities
Analyze and resolve conflicts for new and existing matters
Apply ethics rules and firm policies
Collaborate with attorneys to evaluate waivers and secure approvals
Advise the Conflicts Partner on complex issues
Document resolutions for audit readiness
Maintain data integrity in the conflicts database
Support lateral hire diligence
Coordinate with recruiting and leadership to mitigate potential conflicts
Qualification
Required
4–5 years of professional experience in law firm conflicts, ethics, or risk management
Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent specialized training in conflicts/business intake)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in law firm conflicts, ethics, or risk management
Strong analytical skills
Excellent judgment
Attention to detail
Ability to make decisions that impact client relationships and operational processes
Ability to work under time-intensive deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Preferred
Experience with tools such as Intapp, Dropbox, OneDrive, iManage, and Filesite
Benefits
Healthcare
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is a law firm that specializes in a variety of legal areas.
1001-5000 employees
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