Conflicts Analyst

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join its Conflicts Department. This role supports the management of conflicts searching and clearances related to new business intake, lateral hires, and business development initiatives. The Conflicts Analyst will work closely with Conflicts Attorneys and other team members to review, analyze, and process conflicts requests, ensuring compliance with ethical rules, applicable laws, and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in identifying, resolving, and clearing potential and actual conflicts of interest related to new business intake, lateral legal personnel, new hires, and business development/marketing initiatives.
• Consult with Partners, Associates, Conflicts Attorneys, the Director of Conflicts, and the General Counsel’s Office to facilitate clearance and approval of conflicts.
• Search, analyze, identify, and report actual and potential conflicts of interest using various conflict reporting and search tools.
• Research, retrieve, and organize entity relationships and key organizational personnel using entity affiliation and family tree platforms.
• Generate and distribute conflicts and related reports across all levels of the firm.
• Assist with Know Your Client (KYC) functions, including researching data on fines, sanctions, political exposure/affiliation, adverse media, financial health, and other screening considerations.
• Integrate findings with the firm’s conflicts resolution systems, enhancing existing client and matter data.
• Follow up with appropriate lawyers and firm personnel to obtain conflicts clearances, waivers, and engagement letters.
• Assist in implementing Ethical Walls as necessary.
• Support maintenance and coordination of overall workflow processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal conflicts of interest research, identification, and resolution within a major law firm or financial institution preferred.
• Experience with InTapp Open/Conflicts and LegalKey is highly preferred.
• Experience handling lateral conflicts clearances is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe, Filesite, Aderant (or similar platforms), and internet research.
• Ability to research corporate ownership through public sources and software such as Capital IQ preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and complete time-sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced global law firm environment.
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills to interact effectively with Partners, Counsel, Associates, and other personnel across international offices.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $70,000 - $95,000.
• Actual salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, professional licenses, and location.

Location

• This position may require periodic physical presence in the firm’s offices as business needs dictate.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other legally protected status.