General Counsel- Ethics & Conflicts

Responsibilities: Provide legal advice and guidance to firm leadership, partners, and internal departments. Oversee ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility matters. Review and address potential conflicts involving clients, matters, lateral hires, and business relationships. Advise on attorney conduct, confidentiality, client obligations, and applicable legal and ethical requirements. Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to risk management, compliance, and professional responsibility. Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and resolve sensitive issues.

Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law. Significant legal experience, preferably within a large law firm or sophisticated legal organization. Strong experience with legal ethics, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility matters. Experience advising senior leadership and handling sensitive, complex legal issues. Knowledge of attorney conduct rules, client confidentiality, and law firm risk management.