Closing Date: 18th December, 2026

Description:

The Office of General Counsel seeks a full-time Jr. Legal Conflicts Counsel-Laterals. The position will ultimately be located in any office location of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, with a strong preference for the east coast. The position is eligible to be remote.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Review paperwork received from lateral staff and attorney candidates (both individuals and groups) and work with lateral conflicts analysts to identify missing information and ensure proper conflicts hit reports have been run;
Review conflicts of interest hit reports for lateral staff and attorney candidates, including associates, summer associates and non-partnership track counsel positions;
Identify and analyze ethical and business conflicts of interest, including identifying and pursuing possible resolutions, such as waivers and ethical screens;
Undertake other ethics and professional responsibility related duties as assigned, such as drafting and/or reviewing lateral-specific onboarding items; and
Interact with lawyers and other firm personnel, both within and outside of the General Counsel's Office, to discuss conflicts of interest issues and related processes and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Command of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed (active and in good standing) in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is located
At least 2 years of broad experience working in a law firm or in-house corporate environment; prior conflicts experience a plus
Understanding of how legal issues impact law firms
High degree of professional ethics
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of judgment, applying knowledge and experience to provide practical and effective business solutions
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential and sensitive data
Responsive with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks
Creative and balanced problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
Strong attention to detail with ability to work efficiently and with precision
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to collaborate effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple competing tasks and demands
Adept at problem-solving
Will use the firm's processes and technology to be as efficient as possible
Desire to improve operational efficiencies
Demonstrate dependability and initiative
Ability to align risk mitigation strategies with business objectives
Possess strong customer service skills
Working knowledge of Intapp new business intake/conflicts software highly desired

Compensation:

$85,000 – $125,000 a year is the estimated salary range for this role.
Actual compensation can vary and may be above or below the range based on qualifications and experience. Additional incentives may be applicable. The salary range for other firm locations will align with market rates.
Womble Bond Dickinson offers competitive compensation, and, in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off “PTO”/Vacation. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.
Candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline. The posting will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (e.g., scientific paper, a published patent application or issued patent). We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Naima Bacquilod (Naima.Bacquilod@wbd-us.com).

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.