Job Description

Our client, a prestigious, top-tier global AmLaw firm known for its world-class legal services and innovative approach, is seeking two OGC Counsel - Conflicts & Compliance professionals to join the Office of the General Counsel. These highly strategic roles sit at the intersection of legal risk, ethics, and firm operations, partnering closely with leadership, attorneys, and internal teams across multiple U.S. offices. (Can sit hybrid in SF, San Diego, Costa Mesa, or LA)

The openings include:

• OGC Counsel - Conflicts & Ethics
• OGC Counsel – Compliance & Intake

Both positions provide exposure to high-visibility matters, require strategic judgment, and are ideal for candidates with experience in conflicts, professional responsibility, compliance, or risk management within a law firm, or corporate associates with relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

• Advise partners and internal teams on conflicts, engagement letters, waivers, and professional responsibility issues
• Support Ethics Committees, Client Intake Committees, and OGC leadership
• Review and implement ethics walls, codes of conduct, and client onboarding policies
• Draft, review, and interpret firm policies and complex client-related documents
• Serve as a trusted advisor on risk management and compliance across multiple offices

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• 3+ years of relevant experience in conflicts, compliance, ethics, or related counsel-level law firm work
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex legal and operational issues across multiple offices
• Experience in training junior staff and advising partners

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