Conflicts Attorney: Contract Opportunity

We are working with an elite, national law firm seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its attorney team on a contract basis. The Conflicts Attorney will conduct specific processes in the firm’s Governance Department, including timely and thorough review, identification, and resolution of conflicts of interest relating to incoming professionals, attorney laterals, and, perhaps, also, new business; preparation and review of conflicts waivers and ethical waivers; review of outside guidelines; drafting and review of engagement letters and audit letters; and the performance of other risk management related tasks. The person hired for the position will report directly to the firm’s General Counsel and/or assigned attorneys within the conflicts team. The successful candidate will have Big Law conflicts experience and will be able to train other attorneys.The expected duration of the work is, at least, six (6) months. Compensation for the position will be $90/hr. The position is available offsite in Los Angeles or Washington, DC. with some In-office presence, as necessary. California attorney licensure or licensure in the District of Columbia is required.SUMMARYCompensation: $90/hr.Duration of work: At least six (6) monthsExperience: At least ten (10+) yrs. conflicts experience in Big LawPhysical Demands: Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs.Working Conditions: Offsite but, when in-office, a quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the timeAPPLYING FOR THE JOBCandidates may apply for this position on LinkedIn, on the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to dadler@hirecounsel.com. We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.About Hire Counsel, A Purpose Legal CompanyHire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By connecting good lawyers with our clients, we help attorneys find a permanent home. We also provide individuals with the option to work on contract (temporary) assignments to aid their stability as they proceed with their job searches. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.