Conflicts Analyst/ Attorney

Overview

A global law firm with offices in 15 countries is seeking a Conflicts Analyst/Attorney to join their Intake Team. This role involves working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, requiring strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. The position is hybrid and reports to the Conflicts Manager.

Responsibilities

• Review new business to identify and resolve potential conflicts, business, and General Counsel policy issues
• Analyze legal conflicts and ethical rules to evaluate conflicts checks, identifying stop issues such as GC business and risk policy concerns, pending laterals, and matters against significant clients
• Communicate with lateral attorney candidates to obtain complete client and related party information
• Administer the conflicts review process and resolve potential conflicts according to firm policies
• Conduct data analysis and research using various electronic databases
• Document processes and maintain records of conflicts-related information, follow-ups, and communications with attorneys
• Present clear statements of potential conflict situations to attorneys and capture institutional knowledge
• Escalate issues such as non-responsiveness, ethical conflicts, and unresolved matters to the submitting or requesting attorney
• Assist with other department activities and perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Deliver outstanding client service and meet or exceed quality standards
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, good judgment, and excellent follow-up
• High attention to detail and outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all organizational levels and collaborate well in a team
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Education & Experience

• Advanced graduate degree or JD preferred
• Advanced degree in competitive intelligence, research studies, or a related field is a plus
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Paralegal, Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Researcher, or comparable role involving legal research or analytical business experience

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000 per year, adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance
• Commuter and transit programs may be available in certain locations

Location

This position is based in one of multiple offices with a hybrid work arrangement.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.