Sr. Manager, Conflicts Attorney - West Coast

Sr. Manager, Conflicts Attorney – West Coast

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Goodwin’s Global Operations Team offers a real impact on a global scale. We work with global investors, entrepreneurs, and disruptors across life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals— you will collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds, fostering cross‑functional learning, networking, and collaboration.

Here, we partner with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition has earned us the “Best Business Team” award by The American Lawyer.

This position is responsible for managing firm‑wide conflicts review and clearance processes, working closely with the Managing Director, firm attorneys, and the firm’s Ethics Advisory Committee. The Senior Manager oversees the Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Attorneys located in the Pacific Time Zone (West Coast team). The Senior Manager works with the Managing Director to devise and execute the overall strategic plan for the Conflicts Department and provides ongoing education and training to the West Coast team regarding conflicts and business intake processes and procedures.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day processing of various types of conflict checks (new clients, new matters, pitches, etc.), ensuring requests are handled properly and with prompt turnaround. This includes managing the Intapp conflict check queue and email requests in coordination with the East Coast and Europe‑Asia teams.
• Lead and manage the West Coast team to ensure effective handling of firm‑wide responsibilities.
• Recruit, train, and quality‑control the work product of team members.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director to formulate, document, and execute strategic plans and procedures related to business intake and conflict‑of‑interest analysis/resolution.
• Develop and implement action plans for West Coast team members to ensure standardization and understanding of conflict‑identification and resolution processes.
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of documentation to comply with risk‑management requirements related to client/matter intake and comprehensive recordkeeping.
• Oversee the execution of the firm’s ethical wall processes and procedures.
• Participate in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and resolve issues; assist with various firm and departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies impacting the business intake and conflicts group.
• Conduct legal research on conflict‑of‑interest issues to assist in determining conflict‑resolution strategy.

• ABA‑accredited JD preferred.
• 7+ years of business intake and conflicts management experience in a professional service organization; law‑firm experience preferred.
• Prior experience using automated conflicts and/or workflow systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with a broad range of people professionally.
• Leadership capability, providing appropriate direction and guidance, delegating work effectively and supporting a feedback culture.
• Ownership of the department work product to ensure desired outcomes; ability to balance multiple client needs simultaneously.
• Solution‑oriented client service approach, developing options and recommending solutions.
• Strong project management, research, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Intapp conflict‑checking and business intake software a plus.

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement & savings plan.
• Emergency backup child and adult care.
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.
• Employee wellness and…