Conflicts Counsel

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC•Remote - PA, PA

About The Position

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join their growing team. This position plays a critical role in supporting McNees' ethical obligations by reviewing, analyzing, and resolving conflicts of interest related to new clients, new matters, and lateral attorney hires. The firm fosters a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration where ideas matter and contributions make a real impact. The Conflicts Counsel is responsible for the daily review, analysis, and resolution of conflicts and related issues concerning the Firm’s acceptance of new clients, matters, and lateral attorneys. This role works closely with the Firm’s conflicts team to facilitate approvals and ensure compliance with professional responsibility requirements.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active licensure
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in conflicts of interest, ethics and professional responsibility
Strong knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under applicable professional responsibility rules
Familiarity with automated new business intake and file opening systems
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective judgment and decision-making skills aligned with Firm policies and legal/ethical standards
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with professionals across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Analyze conflict of interest reports for new Firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflicts issues
Resolve conflicts of interest, including obtaining necessary consents and drafting ethical wall memoranda
Review new matter requests for compliance with Firm policies and professional responsibility rules; review and edit engagement letters as needed
Assess client outside counsel guidelines and evaluate the Firm’s ability to comply
Oversee the Firm's waiver process
Provide training and orientation to attorneys and staff regarding conflicts procedures and the new matter intake process
Lead and mentor Conflicts Analysts, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure quality and consistency
Perform additional duties as assigned