A national professional services organization is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts and Intake team. This role supports attorneys and firm leadership by reviewing conflict reports, analyzing potential legal and business conflicts of interest, and helping resolve intake-related issues for new matters and lateral hires.
Review and analyze conflict check reports related to new business intake and lateral hiring processes.
Identify potential legal and business conflicts of interest and provide clear recommendations for resolution.
Draft conflict waivers and assist with conflict resolution processes.
Assist with the development and maintenance of ethical walls and legal screening procedures when necessary.
Collaborate with attorneys, recruiting teams, and internal stakeholders to address conflict-related matters.
Provide guidance to intake specialists and support staff regarding best practices in conflicts research and analysis.
Assist with drafting and reviewing engagement letters and related client documentation.
Respond to questions regarding conflicts policies, business intake procedures, and related compliance requirements.
Contribute to special projects and operational initiatives within the conflicts and intake function.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
1–6 years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department or risk management function.
Experience reviewing and analyzing conflicts reports and identifying potential conflicts of interest.
Experience drafting waivers or assisting with conflict resolution processes.
Familiarity with conflicts management systems such as Intapp or similar platforms preferred.
Knowledge of legal intake procedures and engagement documentation is a plus.
Company Summary
Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.
Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.
With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.
Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.
• Individualized recruiting and reference checking
• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee
• In person screening prior to client interview
• Background checks and drug tests at client request
• Software and technical testing
