Conflicts Counsel

McNees Wallace & Nurick

Conflicts Counsel reviewing and resolving conflicts of interest at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. Ensuring compliance with professional responsibility while fostering an innovative culture.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest, ensuring compliance with professional responsibility rules, and providing training on conflicts procedures. Strong leadership skills in mentoring and guiding teams to maintain quality and consistency in conflict resolution processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive LicensureConflicts Of Interest ExperienceEthics And Professional Responsibility KnowledgeAutomated New Business Intake Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Conflict-Of-Interest AnalysisEthical Wall Memoranda DraftingEngagement Letter ReviewClient Outside Counsel Guidelines AssessmentWaiver Process Oversight

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Automated New Business Intake SystemsFile Opening Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Licensure

Industry Keywords

Professional Responsibility RulesConflict-Of-Interest PrinciplesLegal And Ethical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze conflict of interest reports for new Firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflicts issues
Resolve conflicts of interest, including obtaining necessary consents and drafting ethical wall memoranda
Review new matter requests for compliance with Firm policies and professional responsibility rules; review and edit engagement letters as needed
Assess client outside counsel guidelines and evaluate the Firm’s ability to comply
Oversee the Firm's waiver process
Provide training and orientation to attorneys and staff regarding conflicts procedures and the new matter intake process
Lead and mentor Conflicts Analysts, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure quality and consistency
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school and active licensure
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in conflicts of interest, ethics and professional responsibility
Strong knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under applicable professional responsibility rules
Familiarity with automated new business intake and file opening systems
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective judgment and decision-making skills aligned with Firm policies and legal/ethical standards
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with professionals across all levels of the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture
reasonable revenue hour expectations
technology that drives efficiency
mentorship
leadership development
continuous learning opportunities