GC Legal Conflicts Counsel (Remote) - Winston- Salem

Job Description

Job Description

GC Legal Conflicts Counsel

Location : Multiple Offices (Remote Eligible)

Compensation : $75,000 – $160,000 annually (DOE, location, and qualifications)

About the Role

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Legal Conflicts Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel. This full-time position may be based in any of the firm’s office locations and offers the flexibility to work remotely. The role involves daily conflicts review and analysis, with an emphasis on ethical and business conflicts resolution, as well as broader professional responsibility duties.

Responsibilities

Review conflicts of interest reports as part of the firm’s new business intake process

Identify and resolve ethical and business conflicts of interest for new and existing matters

Provide guidance on professional responsibility issues to attorneys and staff

Collaborate with firm leadership and teams on conflicts processes and procedures

Support the General Counsel’s office with additional ethics-related responsibilities

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in candidate’s jurisdiction

2–4 years of broad law firm experience , with prior conflicts experience strongly preferred

Strong command of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High degree of judgment, ethics, and professionalism

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a business-oriented, solutions-driven approach

Experience with Intapp new business intake / conflicts software is highly desired

What We Offer

Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $160,000 , commensurate with experience and location

Discretionary bonus eligibility based on performance

Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO / vacation

Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focus on professional development