Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid
Salary: $110,000 – $150,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 – 5:00
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading firm in the legal industry, recently named one of the Best Places to Work, is actively seeking a Conflicts and Ethics Attorney to join their award-winning legal team. This newly created position supports the firm’s commitment to legal compliance, conflict resolution, and ethical legal practices. The firm takes pride in its dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and offers a collaborative hybrid work culture.
If you’re a detail-oriented legal professional with strong analytical, research, and legal drafting skills, this is an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and impactful environment.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- 4+ years of legal or compliance experience, including at least 3 years practicing law.
- Familiarity with or exposure to legal conflict resolution and ethics in law practice.
- Strong command of the rules of professional conduct for attorneys and ability to assess and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
- Impeccable ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Conflicts team to resolve legal conflicts, draft conflict waivers, and erect ethical walls when necessary.
- Conduct high-level conflict analysis, corporate separateness research, and review engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines.
- Draft engagement letters and coordinate with internal departments for comprehensive guideline review and negotiation.
- Perform due diligence on potential clients, flagging any risk areas and escalating as appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for attorneys and staff on ethics and compliance issues, including reviewing firm contracts and advising on risk.
- Support lateral hiring processes by analyzing potential conflicts and providing recommendations on viability and risk factors.
- Help develop and implement risk management protocols in collaboration with the Director.
- Provide indirect guidance to junior conflicts staff; manage departmental coverage during leadership absences.
- Lead or contribute to special legal projects and ensure accurate handling of client file transfers and matter closures.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience using legal software such as Intapp, Aderant, Microsoft Office Suite, Kofax/Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
- Proficiency in online legal research tools (Lexis, Westlaw, Capital IQ, etc.).
- Ability to communicate effectively and eagerness to collaborate across departments.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and highly detail-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines and operate independently while contributing to team success.
Essential Functions
- Hybrid role based in Boston (in-office presence 2–3 days/week).
- Utilize legal research and case management tools with technical proficiency.
- Maintain an organized workflow while balancing time-sensitive priorities.
- Engage positively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Join a Best-in-Class Legal Team
This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a recognized leader in the legal field with a proven track record of excellence, innovation, and inclusive workplace culture. If you’re a highly motivated legal professional with an eye for risk, ethics, and client service then we encourage you to apply today for the chance to take the next step in your legal career.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
