Conflicts/New Business Intake/Staff Attorney

Beveridge & Diamond seeks a Conflicts/NBI/Staff Attorney to support the General Counsel, NBI Committee, and Opinions & Governance Committee. This role supports firm-wide risk management by managing the end-to-end conflicts and new business intake process, ensuring compliance with ethical obligations across jurisdictions, and reviewing/negotiating firm commercial contracts. The attorney will also lead training initiatives and maintain and update firm templates and documentation. Key Responsibilities Conflicts & NBI Workflow Management: Use Intapp Open to manage new client/matter intake, conflicts checks for attorney hiring, and ongoing matters. Analyze conflicts reports, resolve legal/ethical issues, draft waivers, and ensure compliance with firm policies and professional conduct rules. Document Review & Drafting: Review engagement letters, conflict waivers, screening memos, and outside counsel guidelines. Draft and maintain templates and documentation for approvals and compliance. Engage with internal and client contacts to resolve issues. Contract Review & Negotiation: Review and negotiate commercial contracts for firm operations. Develop templates and collaborate with the Opinions & Governance Committee or General Counsel on complex issues. Client Compliance Surveys & Outside Counsel Guideline Compliance: Coordinate responses to client compliance surveys and policy inquiries. Manage updates to engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines in collaboration with attorneys and administrative teams. New Hire Conflict Checks & Ethical Walls: Lead conflict checks for new timekeepers. Apply and manage Intapp Walls to enforce ethical screens, adjusting configurations as needed. Policy & Training Support: Research and communicate guidance on conflicts and NBI issues. Develop and deliver training programs for attorneys and staff. Reporting & Metrics: Generate reports from Intapp to support workflow analysis and assist the CBDMO with client/matter metrics. Supervision: Oversee the Conflicts Analyst, including performance evaluations. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (preference for states where B&D has offices). Experience: Minimum 7 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years of direct experience in conflicts and new business intake management within a law firm or legal environment. Must have significant experience with Intapp Open and Intapp Walls, and demonstrated ability to handle complex conflict analysis, ethical compliance, and contract review. Prior experience in environmental or litigation practice areas is strongly preferred. Supervisory Experience: Must have at least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including performance management responsibilities. This role directly oversees a Conflicts Analyst and requires the ability to effectively manage, mentor, and evaluate staff. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Intapp Open/Walls and iManage Work. Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct across jurisdictions. Familiarity with corporate structures, finance, and litigation processes. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex legal issues and draft clear, effective documentation. Work Style: Independent, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Work Environment Hybrid model with a minimum of three in-office days per week. Some travel may be required for training and meetings. While Washington, DC is the preferred location for this role, we are open to candidates residing in another market where B&D has an established office. Compensation In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may also include discretionary performance and productivity bonuses. Benefits Summary Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees. Benefits include: Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; and voluntary coverage options such as supplemental life and AD&D insurance, vision coverage, identity protection, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and long-term care insurance. Retirement & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care); a health savings account; and a Section 529 college savings plan. Additional Benefits: Pre-tax transportation program; employee assistance program (EAP); and temporary back-up care for children, adults, and elders. Generous Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life integration and time to recharge. Our paid leave benefits include a generous allotment of vacation days, paid sick leave, along with paid holidays. We also provide various types of leave to support life?s important moments, including parental leave, bereavement leave, and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws and firm policies. Other Compensation: In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as overtime pay (if applicable), bonuses, and other performance-related incentives. About Us At Beveridge & Diamond, we do not just practice environmental law?we define it. With more than 150 lawyers across seven U.S. offices and a legacy spanning five decades, we are The Environmental Law Firm. We combine the sophistication and reach of larger firms with the focus and agility of a boutique, counseling the world's largest companies, industry associations, and municipalities on complex and rapidly evolving environmental issues. Our legal and strategic guidance covers traditional areas like land, air, water, waste, and chemicals, as well as cutting-edge topics such as ESG, sustainability, environmental justice, product regulation, the circular economy, climate change, and multilateral international treaties. We regularly litigate precedent-setting cases?including before the U.S. Supreme Court?and advise clients through high-stakes investigations, crisis management, enforcement actions, and day-to-day compliance. We are consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and other leading directories, and we were proud to be named the 2025 ?Law Firm of the Year? for Environmental Litigation. Our attorneys bring deep government and scientific experience to our work, offering practical, technically informed advice that helps clients drive business success and manage risk. Our impact is amplified by a strong internal culture built on mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth?for both attorneys and business professionals. Our business team plays an essential role in our success, contributing expertise in finance, operations, technology, talent, marketing, and more. Business professionals at B&D are respected as strategic partners, supported through intentional professional development, empowered by collaboration across departments, and valued for their contributions to our culture and performance. The application deadline is September October 1, 2025. Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and all inquiries are kept strictly confidential. Click here to apply

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Conflicts/Ethics, Litigation