Conflicts Attorney

Ashurst Perkins Coie•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to perform conflicts analysis for new business and lateral hires and advise firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues. The role independently reviews, researches, and resolves conflicts matters involving new business and staff personnel, ensuring compliance with ethical standards across jurisdictions and firm policies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents for purposes of Export Control laws. The attorney provides legal guidance on conflicts and professional responsibility matters, conducts research, prepares memoranda, drafts and negotiates waivers and engagement or joint-representation letters, and supports firm lawyers and leadership in resolving complex issues. The position offers flexibility in working hours to cover international offices across time zones, including early starts or late finishes. It may be filled in Colorado, Illinois, Washington state, or Washington, D.C. Applications are accepted through November 6, 2026.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
At least three years of legal practice experience.
Active membership in good standing in a bar jurisdiction.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of the office where based and the state of residence.
Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to legal practice.
Understanding of jurisdictional differences in rules and principles relevant to choice-of-law analysis.
Broad knowledge of legal practice areas, including party roles, business organizations, financing concepts, and litigation principles and procedures.
Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to analyze complex data and communicate detailed information clearly and concisely.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, issue-spotting, and ability to propose creative solutions.
Project management skills, including prioritization, time management, adapting to change, and handling multiple deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and to collaborate with department and firm personnel, including staff in international offices.
Professional interpersonal and communication skills across organizational levels and U.S. and international offices.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Strong working knowledge of relevant legal topics, issues, and rules governing professional responsibility.
Demonstrated success in a stressful environment.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency for Export Control compliance.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes.
Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.
Experience with legal research and writing and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks of varying importance.

Responsibilities

Analyze conflicts of interest involving new business and lateral hires.
Resolve conflicts issues, including drafting waivers and advising on ethical issues related to withdrawal and screening.
Advise firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda for the General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, claims counsel, and firm committees.
Analyze complex factual situations and identify potential problems.
Prepare final-form waivers and engagement and joint-representation letters.
Negotiate between lawyers to resolve conflicts and waiver disputes.
Perform other related legal work as needed.
Be present during regularly scheduled working hours and as otherwise needed, consistent with the Firm's attendance expectations.