Conflicts Attorney

Frost Brown Todd

Conflicts Attorney at FBT Gibbons LLP analyzing legal conflicts in business intake and hiring processes. Collaborating with attorneys and professionals to ensure ethical compliance.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, conflict of interest analysis, and ethical compliance within a law firm environment. Proficient in developing training programs and effectively communicating with legal professionals to resolve complex issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD DegreeLegal ResearchConflict Of Interest AnalysisMicrosoft Office ProficiencyRules Of Professional Conduct

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Hard Skills

Legal WritingAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProject ManagementAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

WestlawIntappAderantClient Intake Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar License

Industry Keywords

Legal EthicsEngagement LettersOutside Counsel GuidelinesEthical ScreensDisengagement Letters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze electronic information regarding new engagements and new hires to identify, report, and address potential legal, business, and positional conflict of interest issues.
Conduct electronic research using Westlaw, Google, and other research tools to identify, eliminate, clarify, and resolve conflict and ethics related issues.
Analyze and resolve conflict of interest issues and provide meaningful and concise information regarding same to firm attorneys.
Prepare, review and/or analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics related disclosures, waivers, ethical screens, and disengagement letters.
Analyze work of others in the Office of Legal Affairs and provide necessary guidance related to conflict of interest and ethics issues.
Communicate extensively with firm attorneys, business professionals, General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel – Conflicts to facilitate identification and resolution of conflict issues or other business issues.
Assist in development of training and education programs for legal and non-legal staff regarding conflict of interest issues, client intake systems, methods, and procedures.
Close client and/or matter accounts according to firm policy or as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD degree and at least three years of legal experience in a law firm; active bar license in good standing strongly preferred.
At least three years of experience conducting electronic research, with familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, and conflicts-related programs; prior experience with Aderant a plus.
Working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and experience with legal ethics and conflicts issues in a law firm environment.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss and resolve conflicts and ethics issues effectively and diplomatically with firm attorneys and business professionals.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
paid parental leave
employee wellbeing and EAP programs
paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing