Akerman LLP
Conflicts Counsel
Akerman LLP seeks a Conflicts Counsel to assist the General Counsel’s Office with conflict of interest and risk management matters.
The Conflicts Counsel is responsible for daily review, analysis and resolution of conflicts and other issues related to firm acceptance of new clients and new matters, and interface with the firm’s General Counsel and attorneys regarding approval of new clients and matters.
Responsibilities include the analysis of conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations to identify potential conflict problems, resolution of conflict of interest issues (including drafting necessary waivers and other documents) related to new clients and new matters, review of client outside counsel guidelines and assisting with assessment of firm’s ability to comply. The Conflicts Counsel will handle additional assignments from the General Counsel’s office and firm administration, as needed.
Qualifications require a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and bar membership, and 3+ years of practice experience as a lawyer in a mid to large‑size law firm. Qualified candidates must possess basic knowledge of conflict‑of‑interest principles under professional responsibility rules, and have excellent analytical, organizational and written and oral communication skills. Experience in the area of conflict of interest law and/or professional responsibility is preferred. Candidates must have availability to handle urgent and confidential matters and situations, including nights and weekends, as needed. This position can be resident in any of the firm’s office locations. Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available.
About the Firm Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, visit www.akerman.com.
Firm Recognitions
Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
Listed in Best Law Firms with 143 Tier One rankings nationally and in key business centers throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Washington D.C., among others (Best Lawyers)
Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the BTI Client Service A-Team report (BTI Consulting)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.
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The Conflicts Counsel is responsible for daily review, analysis and resolution of conflicts and other issues related to firm acceptance of new clients and new matters, and interface with the firm’s General Counsel and attorneys regarding approval of new clients and matters.
Responsibilities include the analysis of conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations to identify potential conflict problems, resolution of conflict of interest issues (including drafting necessary waivers and other documents) related to new clients and new matters, review of client outside counsel guidelines and assisting with assessment of firm’s ability to comply. The Conflicts Counsel will handle additional assignments from the General Counsel’s office and firm administration, as needed.
Qualifications require a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and bar membership, and 3+ years of practice experience as a lawyer in a mid to large‑size law firm. Qualified candidates must possess basic knowledge of conflict‑of‑interest principles under professional responsibility rules, and have excellent analytical, organizational and written and oral communication skills. Experience in the area of conflict of interest law and/or professional responsibility is preferred. Candidates must have availability to handle urgent and confidential matters and situations, including nights and weekends, as needed. This position can be resident in any of the firm’s office locations. Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available.
About the Firm Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, visit www.akerman.com.
Firm Recognitions
Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
Listed in Best Law Firms with 143 Tier One rankings nationally and in key business centers throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Washington D.C., among others (Best Lawyers)
Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the BTI Client Service A-Team report (BTI Consulting)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.
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