Conflicts Attorney role based in New York, reporting to the Heads of Conflicts within the General Counsel and Risk team.
The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is $180,000–$215,000, with exact compensation varying based on skills and experience.
Responsible for analyzing and advising on conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence processes to ensure compliance with professional conduct rules and regulatory requirements.
Serve as an escalation point for complex clearances, providing guidance to Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on US legal and ethical questions.
Facilitate resolution of commercial conflicts by collaborating with practice group heads, sector leads, and Conflicts Partners, aligning decisions with the firm’s strategic growth priorities.
Review and provide guidance on conflicts provisions in engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and requests for proposal, drafting conflict waivers as appropriate.
Support conflicts clearance, onboarding, client transfers, and matter openings for lateral partners and other new hires.
Contribute to establishing, updating, and implementing risk management policies, controls, and procedures, including supporting information barrier processes and compliance audits.
Conduct research and advise partners, fee-earners, and business services teams on applicable rules of professional conduct, legislation, regulations, and firm policies related to ethics and new business acceptance.
Support the development, testing, and implementation of new intake software and strategic projects, while also monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape.
Requires admission as an Attorney in New York or another US State. Prior conflicts experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Desired skills include excellent research, analytical, and communication abilities, strong commercial awareness, an understanding of risk in a law firm environment, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Conflicts Attorney

1+ PQE · June 12, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Conflicts Attorney

1+ PQE · June 12, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Litigation · Conflicts/Ethics

Location

New York City

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Overview

Conflicts Attorney role based in New York, reporting to the Heads of Conflicts within the General Counsel and Risk team.
The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is $180,000–$215,000, with exact compensation varying based on skills and experience.
Responsible for analyzing and advising on conflicts of interest, new business intake, and client due diligence processes to ensure compliance with professional conduct rules and regulatory requirements.
Serve as an escalation point for complex clearances, providing guidance to Conflicts Analysts and foreign-qualified lawyers on US legal and ethical questions.
Facilitate resolution of commercial conflicts by collaborating with practice group heads, sector leads, and Conflicts Partners, aligning decisions with the firm’s strategic growth priorities.
Review and provide guidance on conflicts provisions in engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and requests for proposal, drafting conflict waivers as appropriate.
Support conflicts clearance, onboarding, client transfers, and matter openings for lateral partners and other new hires.
Contribute to establishing, updating, and implementing risk management policies, controls, and procedures, including supporting information barrier processes and compliance audits.
Conduct research and advise partners, fee-earners, and business services teams on applicable rules of professional conduct, legislation, regulations, and firm policies related to ethics and new business acceptance.
Support the development, testing, and implementation of new intake software and strategic projects, while also monitoring changes to the legal and regulatory landscape.
Requires admission as an Attorney in New York or another US State. Prior conflicts experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Desired skills include excellent research, analytical, and communication abilities, strong commercial awareness, an understanding of risk in a law firm environment, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Jessica Pai
McClure Harrison, Inc.
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Pooja Parekh joined Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.
Jessica was phenomenal to work with. She made the lateral recruitment process as smooth as possible. She helped with every step of the way, listened to me when I described my goals, and addressed all of my questions. I highly recommend Jessica!
Pooja Parekh
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP • New York City

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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