A high profile litigation boutique is hiring a Conflicts & Risk Attorney into its GC's office, reporting directly to the Deputy GC. 4+ years licensed, base $165K–$225K depending on experience, unlimited PTO, hybrid in DC or NY. No billable requirement — this is a genuine alternative to practice.
Want to leverage your JD without billing time — and own a function instead of clearing a queue? This is that role.
The firm has grown fast and needs someone dedicated to owning conflicts and new matter intake. Leadership is stretched thin, so you'd take real ownership — not backfill.
What you'll own:
- Running conflicts and new matter intake end to end — resolving conflicts, client KYC, and rebuilding the process as the firm scales
- Advising partners and associates directly on conflicts, ethics, and regulatory compliance under the Model Rules
- Reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and vendor agreements; drafting conflict waivers
- Clearing lateral partner conflicts and running clean onboarding and matter openings
- Standing up automation and new procedures
- Supporting professional liability insurance renewals and claims
Who actually fits:
This is a lean, entrepreneurial shop — startup energy, shifting priorities, all hands when it's busy. Fit here is about mindset more than pedigree: self starters who thrive without a big support structure do best. Conflicts, risk, or compliance background is preferred, but strong hires have also come from government and JD preferred roles outside practice. 4+ years licensed; a job hop or two is fine if it makes sense.
Why this role:
- A real alternative to billing — climb a different ladder while putting your JD to work
- Direct line to firm leadership and genuine ownership from day one
- Base $165K–$225K depending on experience, unlimited PTO, hybrid, predictable 9–6 core hours
Apply here directly or send your resume confidentially to srushing@laterallink.com