Lateral Conflicts Attorney

Dentons

Lateral Conflicts Attorney supporting all levels of personnel at Dentons US LLP. Specializing in conflicts analysis and resolutions for lateral candidates firmwide.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze conflicts information provided by lateral candidates
Identify potential conflict issues and provide resolutions
Utilize databases to review conflicts of interest reports
Facilitate resolution of potential conflicts for incoming portable work
Advise on necessary waivers
Assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters
Communicate with department leadership on complex conflicts questions
Maintain accurate records of conflicts resolutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD required
Licensed to practice law
At least 3 years of legal experience
Prior experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments
Experience with conflicts analysis strongly preferred but not required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work productively with firm personnel at all levels
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Negotiation and influence skills
Strong legal research skills
Knowledge of Intapp conflict checking and ethical wall software a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Profit sharing
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

Conflict AnalysisWaiver DraftingEngagement Letter DraftingLegal ResearchConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Certifications

Licensed To Practice Law