The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for evaluating and resolving legal conflicts‑of‑interest for new business intake, matter openings, client updates, and lateral attorney onboarding. This role conducts complex conflicts analyses, advises attorneys and firm leadership on risk and ethics issues, and ensures compliance with professional responsibility rules and firm policies. The Conflicts Attorney also supports matter opening workflows, drafts waivers and ethical screens, reviews Outside Counsel Guidelines, and contributes to maintaining high‑quality conflicts data and processes.The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for...Identifying and analyzing actual and potential conflicts for existing and prospective clients by conducting in‑depth research using internal systems and external databases (e.g., Hoover's, D&B, Lexis, EDGAR) and interpreting results to assess business and ethical risksRecommending and implementing conflict‑resolution strategies, including ethical walls, disclosures, consent letters, and engagement modificationsDrafting and maintaining conflict waivers, disclosures, engagement letter language, and supporting documentationReviewing and analyzing Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflicts‑related provisions; advise on restrictions, required screens, and necessary updates to internal dataConducting conflicts analyses for lateral attorney candidates, recommending and implementing resolutions with Division Managers and the Ethics Committee, communicating with stakeholders to clear conflicts, and preparing required consent letters and documentation before and after onboardingEducating attorneys and legal staff on ethical obligations, conflicts procedures, new business intake, and client relationship considerationsSuccessful candidates will demonstrate...Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar status in MDA minimum of 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid‑to‑large, multi‑practice law firmDemonstrated ability to analyze complex legal relationships, business structures, and conflict scenariosA minimum of 2 years of law practice experience in private practice strongly preferredProficiency with conflicts/new‑business intake systems and strong research and analytical skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive arguments and present nuanced analyses to all levels of firm leadershipStrong negotiation skills and consultative approach when working with attorneys and staffHigh level of discretion, judgment, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential informationStrong attention to detail, client‑service orientation, and responsivenessAbility to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlinesParticipation in the conflicts on‑call rotation and ability to respond by phone to after‑hours emergency conflict checksPay Range for Candidates in Baltimore, MD$145,000 - $180,000 per yearThe range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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