Conflicts Counsel

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Akerman LLP seeks a Conflicts Counsel to assist the firm's General Counsel's Office with conflict of interest and risk management matters. The Conflicts Counsel is responsible for daily review, analysis and resolution of conflicts and other issues related to firm acceptance of new clients and new matters, as well as interface with the firm’s General Counsel and attorneys regarding approval of new clients and matters.

Responsibilities include:

analyzing conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations to identify potential conflict problems, resolving conflict of interest issues (including drafting necessary waivers and other documents) related to new clients and new matters, reviewing client outside counsel guidelines and assisting with assessment of the firm’s ability to comply. The Conflicts Counsel will also handle additional assignments from the General Counsel’s office and firm administration as needed.

The position requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and bar membership, as well as 3+ years of practice experience as a lawyer in a mid- to large-sized law firm. Candidates must possess basic knowledge of conflict‑of‑interest principles under professional responsibility rules, and have excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. Experience in conflict‑of‑interest law and/or professional responsibility is preferred.

Candidates must have availability to handle urgent and confidential matters and situations, including nights and weekends, as needed. This position can be resident in any of the firm’s office locations. Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available.

Annual base salary: $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (employee‑only contribution plan), and a parking or pre‑tax commuter benefit, depending on location.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Law Practice

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at .

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Listed in “Best Law Firms” with 143 Tier One rankings nationally and in key business centers throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Washington D.C., among others (Best Lawyers)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

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