Conflicts Counsel - Seattle

Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Conflicts Counsel to support firmwide risk management and conflicts operations. This hybrid role is ideally based in a West Coast office and is well suited for a detail-oriented attorney with strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and clear legal conflicts related to new business intake

• Serve as primary point of contact for Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs); collaborate with partners and administrative stakeholders to prepare client-aligned responses

• Review and draft waiver and engagement letter language addressing conflicts, scope, and fee arrangements

• Advise attorneys and NBI staff on conflicts of interest, ethical issues, and risk mitigation strategies

• Monitor and interpret ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable jurisdictional variations

• Track rule changes and recommend updates to firm policies

• Document conflict resolutions and obtain required waivers prior to matter opening

• Review OCG deviations and coordinate approvals consistent with firm engagement policies

• Determine and implement ethical walls as needed

• Participate in professional ethics organizations and continuing education

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by firm leadership

Qualifications:

• Active bar membership in good standing

• Minimum 2 years of experience in conflicts clearance and/or outside counsel guideline review in a large law firm preferred (strong candidates without direct experience considered)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment

• Experience with InTapp Open and Terms preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and database management tools

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $140,000 – $175,000, based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with contributions, paid time off and sick leave, employee assistance program, referral program, and parking/transit reimbursement (location dependent)