Senior Conflicts Attorney

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Senior Conflicts Attorney responsible for conflict management in a global law firm. Facilitating new business intake and advising on professional conduct.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to partner conflict inquiries on a firm-wide basis; interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
Manage conflict research processes and procedures to ensure that all potential conflicts are quickly and accurately identified and resolved
Develop and maintain knowledge of conflicts rules in all relevant jurisdictions and relating to all firm practice areas
Advise attorneys on rules of professional conduct and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies
Draft, review and coordinate client engagement and conflict waiver letters
Review and negotiate revisions to clients’ outside counsel guidelines regarding conflicts of interest
Assist Business Development with client and prospective client RFIs and RFPs relating to conflicts of interest
Draft and communicate firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts of interest
Train firm personnel in conflicts and legal ethics, including presenting ethics CLEs
Determine the need for, establish and maintain formal ethical screens
Perform other functions relating to conflicts and legal ethics as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. required
Active admission to the New York Bar and/or the bar of the jurisdiction where the Conflicts Attorney is located, if not New York
At least 5 years’ experience practicing law in a large law firm
Knowledge of all firm practice areas: private equity, capital markets, banking and credit, bankruptcy, commercial and securities litigation and others
Ability to identify parties and issues involved in prospective matters, define relationships and resolve actual and potential conflicts of interest arising in various types of transactions and cases
Proficiency in internet and corporate database research
Ability to research corporate ownership/SEC filings to determine shareholders and substantial owners of target companies and other adverse parties
Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and adapt quickly to changes in workflow in a high profile, high pressure, mission-critical environment
Ability to research and understand multiple complex corporate transactions and relationships quickly and accurately and to determine how proposed transactional structures relate to the firm’s existing and prospective engagements
Good business judgment and analytical skills
Complete and utter discretion regarding maintaining the confidentiality of all firm and client information, including identities of clients and other parties
Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel in a global organization with tact and diplomacy
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to learn and utilize internal conflict checking software and multiple software applications and workflow processes of various other firm departments
Ability to efficiently produce a large quantity of accurate and quality work product
Strong project planning, management and execution skills
Ability to work on difficult matters for long periods without losing focus or accuracy
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Respond to partner conflict inquiries on a firm-wide basis; interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
Manage conflict research processes and procedures to ensure that all potential conflicts are quickly and accurately identified and resolved
Develop and maintain knowledge of conflicts rules in all relevant jurisdictions and relating to all firm practice areas
Advise attorneys on rules of professional conduct and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies
Draft, review and coordinate client engagement and conflict waiver letters
Review and negotiate revisions to clients’ outside counsel guidelines regarding conflicts of interest
Assist Business Development with client and prospective client RFIs and RFPs relating to conflicts of interest
Draft and communicate firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts of interest
Train firm personnel in conflicts and legal ethics, including presenting ethics CLEs
Determine the need for, establish and maintain formal ethical screens
Perform other functions relating to conflicts and legal ethics as required
Perform other duties as assigned 🎯 Requirements
J.D. required
Active admission to the New York Bar and/or the bar of the jurisdiction where the Conflicts Attorney is located, if not New York
At least 5 years’ experience practicing law in a large law firm
Knowledge of all firm practice areas: private equity, capital markets, banking and credit, bankruptcy, commercial and securities litigation and others
Ability to identify parties and issues involved in prospective matters, define relationships and resolve actual and potential conflicts of interest arising in various types of transactions and cases
Proficiency in internet and corporate database research
Ability to research corporate ownership/SEC filings to determine shareholders and substantial owners of target companies and other adverse parties
Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and adapt quickly to changes in workflow in a high profile, high pressure, mission-critical environment
Ability to research and understand multiple complex corporate transactions and relationships quickly and accurately and to determine how proposed transactional structures relate to the firm’s existing and prospective engagements
Good business judgment and analytical skills
Complete and utter discretion regarding maintaining the confidentiality of all firm and client information, including identities of clients and other parties
Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel in a global organization with tact and diplomacy
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to learn and utilize internal conflict checking software and multiple software applications and workflow processes of various other firm departments
Ability to efficiently produce a large quantity of accurate and quality work product
Strong project planning, management and execution skills
Ability to work on difficult matters for long periods without losing focus or accuracy
Self-motivation and ability to work independently. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Senior Editor, In-House Legal & Corporate Risk 🕒 2 days ago Law Business Research 501 - 1000 ☁️ SaaS Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Editor leading a team of reporters covering legal departments in regulated industries. Delivering strategic intelligence to in-house counsel and legal operations leaders. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $75k - $85k / year 💰 Private Equity Round on 2018-01 ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer Senior Lead Officer, Legal Support – ISDA Negotiation 🕒 4 days ago Citi 10,000+ employees 🏦 Banking 💸 Finance 💳 Fintech Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Lead Officer at Citi specializing in ISDA negotiation and derivatives documentation. Driving data-informed insights and negotiation strategies, impacting global Markets activities. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $163.6k - $245.4k / year 💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2018-05 ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Experienced Civil Litigation Attorney 🕒 5 days ago Goldberg, Miller & Rubin 51 - 200 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Experienced Civil Litigation Attorney managing full caseload of motor vehicle negligence and general liability claims for law firm in New York. Responsibilities include drafting documents, managing staff, and attending court appearances. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $130k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer Associate Director – Business and Legal Affairs 🕒 5 days ago Warner Music Group 1001 - 5000 📱 Media Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Associate Director of Business & Legal Affairs structuring and executing distribution deals at Warner Music Group. Providing expert legal counsel to A&R, marketing, and finance teams in a collaborative environment. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $100k - $135k / year 💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2021-10 ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Litigation Attorney 🕒 6 days ago Travelers 10,000+ employees 🤝 B2B 🏢 Enterprise Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Litigation Attorney managing insurance defense cases for Travelers with a focus on proactive case handling. Utilizing legal expertise to deliver optimal results for clients through effective litigation skills. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $106.3k - $175.4k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor View More Attorney Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

J.D.legal researchconflict resolutioncorporate ownership researchSEC filings analysisdrafting client engagement lettersnegotiating outside counsel guidelinesconflict waiver letterslegal ethics trainingconflict checking software

Soft Skills

analytical skillsbusiness judgmentdiscretiontactdiplomacycommunication skillsorganizational skillsself-motivationadaptabilityproject management

Certifications

New York Bar admission