Conflicts Attorney

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Job Description: Perkins Coie is looking for a dynamic, qualified individual to fill a Conflicts Attorney position performing conflicts analysis on new business and firm lateral hires and advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues. The Conflicts Attorney will independently review, research, and resolve conflicts issues related to new firm business and new business professional personnel and ensure compliance with ethical standards in all jurisdictions as well as firm policies. For purposes of complying with export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including when drafting waivers/consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening. Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues. Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from the General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, and various firm committees. Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide t...