Conflicts Attorney (Hybrid or Remote)

Dorsey & Whitney LLP • Salt Lake City, UT • 2h ago

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our growing team that researches, reviews, and resolves conflict of interest issues related to Firm new business and lateral attorney hires. You will collaborate with Conflicts team members, the Firm's Ethics Counsel, Claims Counsel, Lawyer Recruiting and attorneys firm-wide to efficiently and effectively assist with matter openings, potential new hires and ongoing maintenance. This can be a fully remote position based out of Dorsey's Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City office.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Research, review and analyze conflicts reports in order to accurately identify potential legal conflicts and business issues, and assist attorneys in addressing or resolving them.

Identify potential conflicts of interest to ensure that new matters and lateral attorney hires are compliant with the firm's conflict and risk management policies and applicable rules of professional conduct.

Actively consult and advise firm attorneys regarding the status of conflicts clearance. Ensure timely matter opening.

Use the firm's specialized software and databases to review and clear potential conflicts. Document steps taken to resolve conflicts and ensure outside counsel documentation is up to date. Enter pertinent information into the conflicts system.

Assist with drafting of conflicts waivers and establishing ethics walls as requested.

Review engagement letters and assist with revisions to language to address conflicts and other ethics requirements.

Respond to attorney questions regarding potential conflicts of interest, conflict waivers and new business intake policies and procedures.

Review client outside counsel guidelines and assess the firm's ability to comply.

Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest.

Assists in the preparation and delivery of training and orientation for attorneys and business professionals on conflicts, professional responsibility and related matter opening topics.

Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school and an active bar membership in one or more states.

At least 2 years of experience with clearing conflicts, drafting waiver letters, reviewing and implementing outside counsel guidelines, and implementing ethical walls at a large law firm.

At least 2 years of experience with Intapp Conflicts.

At least 2 years of experience reviewing, clearing, and opening matters for Lateral-Hire Attorneys at a large law firm.

Highly developed and professional interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Exceptional tact, diligence and analytical rigor.

Advanced interpretation and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility.

Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.

Ability to communicate in writing and orally with lawyers and business professionals and other stakeholders to assist with the timely resolution of conflicts.

Strong writing and organizational skills.

Ability to understand how small details can be of critical importance.

Ability to manage time well and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial i nstitutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)

100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)

Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through April 27, 2026.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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