Conflicts Attorney
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_ Job Description Summary
Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Conflicts Attorney to work within our Office of the General Counsel in our Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to analyzing and resolving conflicts related to new clients, new matters, and lateral hires. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients. This role is classified as a professional staff role at the firm.
Job Description
What you would do:
- Analyzes potential conflicts of interest identified by the conflicts analyst team related to the Firm's new clients and matters, applies knowledge and expertise to support attorneys through all aspects of the conflicts clearance process, and recommends solutions to resolve conflicts of interest, facilitates that process, and escalates as needed
- Ensures that all new matters comply with the applicable rules of professional conduct, client engagement terms and the Firm’s practices and policies
- Uses discretion and independent judgment to complete new matter and matter maintenance review and approval for new business, including identification of potential ethical and business conflicts and compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and Firm policies
- Other duties as assigned
What Is Expected
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and diplomacy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
- Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
- Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
What We Offer
- Flexible working environment for work-life success
- Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off
The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $160,000 – $180,000.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Application Deadline on or before: April 10, 2026.
What Is Required
- Law Degree plus an active bar membership in one or more states (where the firm has an office)
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience practicing law and/or working in a conflicts’ capacity
- Experience working within a law firm or in a risk management role or corporate compliance role that has a broad scope of practice areas and offices in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of at least one state’s rules of professional conduct.
- Understanding of conflicts search strategy and experience with analyzing conflict search results.
- Familiarity working with InTapp Open, InTapp Walls and InTapp Terms programs.
- Familiarity with legal research tools and databases
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
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