Conflicts Supervisor

Gibson Dunn seeks an experienced Conflicts Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our conflicts management team across our U.S. offices in Century City, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape how one of the world's leading law firms manages legal conflicts with precision and efficiency.

About the Role

This leadership role centers on directing the day-to-day functions of our conflicts department while building and mentoring a skilled team of coordinators and analysts. You'll partner across Gibson Dunn's offices to ensure every conflict check meets our firm's exacting standards for accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism. Reporting to the Manager of Intake and Conflicts, you'll cultivate a culture of operational excellence while remaining responsive to the dynamic needs of our attorneys and clients. We require that you maintain availability during business hours across the Pacific or Central time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily workflow and activities of the conflicts team, including coordinators and analysts
• Coach team members on performance, progress, and professional development through regular feedback
• Oversee the conflict screening process to ensure reports are thorough, on schedule, and meet quality standards
• Serve as the primary escalation point for the team, addressing complex matters with sound judgment
• Review conflict research and reports, flagging intricate issues to senior attorneys and compliance leadership
• Establish and maintain quality assurance protocols that align conflict searches and documentation with firm standards
• Provide constructive feedback to team members when performance or deliverables need improvement
• Train new team members on departmental systems, procedures, and software platforms alongside the Senior Training Specialist
• Guide firm staff through the conflicts intake process, system navigation, and matter lifecycle
• Recommend and execute enhancements to departmental workflows and documentation
• Identify and report staffing or interpersonal issues to leadership for resolution
• Manage operational tasks including time tracking, leave requests, coverage planning, and performance reviews

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree, JD, or paralegal certification strongly preferred)
• Minimum six years in a legal conflicts or compliance role
• One to two years of supervisory, team leadership, or mentoring experience
• Proficiency with legal conflicts management platforms like Intapp, Dunn & Bradstreet, or Aderant
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of conflicts of interest, ethical constraints, and regulatory requirements
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities
• Sound judgment and poise in urgent, sensitive situations
• Customer service orientation and responsiveness to colleagues
• Adaptability in a demanding, fast-paced legal environment
• Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed

Why Join Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn stands among the world's premier legal advisors, recognized for handling landmark transactions and high-stakes disputes with meticulous strategy and innovative vision. As a Conflicts Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting that mission by ensuring flawless compliance and clarity on every matter. We invest in our team with competitive compensation—an annual salary of $130,000–$160,000, based on qualifications and operational considerations—along with comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off, parental leave, basic life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and performance-based bonuses. You'll work in a culture that values precision, collaboration, and professional growth.

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