Conflicts Counsel

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Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. Husch Blackwell believes that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. The firm is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an engaged, diverse and inclusive team culture that promotes accountability and purpose.

If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, we invite you to apply to the Conflicts Counsel position. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our firm’s locations.

• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the technologies that support the daily operations of the Conflicts department, including Intapp Open and Intapp Terms.
• Serves as a resource for conflicts analysts regarding the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, and communication to attorneys and staff.
• Discusses conflict of interest issues with attorneys, analysts, business intake, other support staff, and firm leadership to identify and resolve potential conflicts while maintaining objectivity.
• Reviews requests submitted to the Conflicts Department to provide a concise and complete evaluation of potential conflict issues, and documents and executes steps for resolution.
• Drafts and reviews language in waivers and engagement letters to ensure they adequately address conflicts issues and are executed by those with appropriate authority.
• Makes requests and recommendations related to the implementation of ethical walls.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of legal ethics, case law, and professional responsibility rules related to conflicts of interest, and relevant procedures of the firm.
• Reviews client outside counsel guidelines and engagement agreements to identify deviations from the Firm’s policies, and works with billing and relationship Partners to address deviations.
• Assists with the review and clearance of new hire candidates, including full conflicts analysis, drafting engagement agreements and waivers, and training new lateral partners.
• Assists Client Development team and partners in reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposals and similar business opportunities.
• Prepares and delivers trainings for the Conflicts team, attorneys and staff on conflicts, ethics and professional responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctor and an active U.S. law license in the jurisdiction of residence.
• Three or more years of direct, full‑time conflicts experience at a large law firm.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with online reference materials and Boolean searching preferred.
• Experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Terms strongly preferred.
• Ability to identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to track, manage, and prioritize numerous responsibilities and conflict requests.
• Strong writing skills; ability to communicate complex conflicts issues clearly and concisely.
• Availability to travel to other Firm locations occasionally.

The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and perform the essential functions of this position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• California: $131,000 – $268,000
• Colorado: $121,000 – $215,000
• Illinois: $119,000 – $230,000
• Maryland: $127,000 – $193,000
• Massachusetts: $131,000 – $251,000
• Minnesota: $131,000 – $217,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $143,000 – $258,000
• New York: $122,000 – $264,000
• Vermont: $130,000 – $249,000
• Washington: $127,000 – $242,000
• Washington, D.C.: $169,000 – $249,000

Full‑time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account; employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; and participation in a retirement plan after meeting eligibility requirements.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Legal

• Law Practice