Conflict Attorney

About the role

Frontline Managed Services is seeking a Conflict Attorney to protect the firm’s risk posture and support seamless client intake through conflict checks, corporate research and issue analysis. The role works closely with practice, conflicts and administrative teams to deliver accurate, decision‑ready summaries.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct new‑matter and new‑party conflict searches using firm databases and approved sources, delivering concise, cite‑backed summaries within SLAs.
• Identify potential conflicts, escalate, and document waivers or ethical screens as required.
• Perform corporate genealogy and background checks using commercial providers and public records; validate entity status, ownership and key relationships.
• Produce written research briefs highlighting risks, discrepancies and data gaps with recommendations.
• Verify and reconcile data across systems, correct posting errors and maintain audit‑ready documentation of searches, sources and decisions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for attorneys, legal assistants and admin teams, responding promptly and meeting response SLAs.
• Translate findings into plain‑English summaries to support quick attorney decision‑making.
• Track recurring exceptions, propose search templates or checklists, and support process‑improvement projects and special assignments.

Required profile

• Legal degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience or 3+ years performing conflicts analysis or related risk/compliance functions.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as pleadings, orders and corporate filings.
• Strong analytical research capability with experience summarizing findings and flagging risks.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment handling highly confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills