Conflicts Attorney

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Conflicts Attorney in our Philadelphia office. Reporting to the Director, Conflicts Analysis and Lateral Intake, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing potential conflicts, engagement letters, and client suitability issues for all incoming new business. The position will advise firm counsel of any potential conflicts that may arise.

A hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide preliminary review and analysis of conflicts reports to identify and communicate potential issues with incoming new business and facilitate resolution with partnership.

Review related engagement letters for applicability and assist in the preparation of waivers and draft letters when applicable.

Participate in analysis and clearance of potential lateral partners and legal staff.

Assist with the onboarding of portable clients and matters for lateral partners.

Assist in the preparation of RFPs in coordination with Marketing Department.

Advise and engage firm counsel and/or firm management as necessary throughout new business intake process.

Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

This job requires:

a Doctoral degree (J.D.), and

Minimum 1 year of related experience in a law firm; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be barred or eligible to be barred in the state of Pennsylvania.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Technical skills including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Elegrity, Word

Planning/organizational skills.

Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting “Careers.”

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About Us

At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world—always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and governmentin North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.

We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.

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