Conflicts Researcher II

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Conflicts Researcher II to support the Office of the General Counsel, Risk & Compliance team, and the Conflicts and New Business Intake Department. This role involves conducting legal research, analysis, and providing counsel on conflicts of interest, ethics, professional responsibility, compliance, and related matters.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA
• New York, NY
• Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Independently research corporations, government agencies, and individuals using internal and external resources to verify information accuracy.
• Update corporate hierarchies and "family trees" in conflicts and billing databases as needed.
• Analyze and interpret research results and conflicts reports to identify actual or potential conflicts of interest for firm engagements and hires.
• Communicate conflicts check results to attorneys and administrative staff, advising on conflicts and proposing resolution steps.
• Consult with Conflicts Department management and the Office of the General Counsel on complex conflicts issues.
• Inform attorneys of special circumstances related to complex conflicts.
• Conduct proactive research on mergers, acquisitions, and potential bankruptcies, recording findings in the conflicts database.
• Analyze "thrust-upon" conflicts issues and propose resolutions in consultation with Conflicts Attorneys and the Office of the General Counsel.
• Maintain detailed resolution notes and responses for each conflicts request.
• Perform additional conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent strongly preferred; a minimum of four years of relevant law firm experience may substitute for degree.
• At least two years of research, law firm, professional services, or conflicts-related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with conflicts-related computer operations and software.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Intapp Open suite.
• Intermediate business verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of research procedures and methodology.
• Advanced organizational, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication with ability to meet deadlines and enforce firm policies.
• Professional interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels.
• Ability to identify, escalate, and clearly present issues with proposed solutions.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting demands and tight deadlines.
• Good judgment and critical thinking to protect sensitive, confidential, privileged, and proprietary information.
• Strong customer service skills.

Compensation

• New York: $80,000 to $100,000 annually
• Los Angeles: $74,700 to $95,000 annually
• Washington, D.C.: $74,700 to $95,000 annually

Actual salary may vary based on experience and other relevant factors.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, long-term care, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare concierge and advocacy services
• Lifestyle spending account
• Voluntary 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• 10 paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Family support benefits including paid parental leave, fertility benefits, breast milk shipping, back-up child care, elder care, and tutoring
• Wellbeing programs covering mental health, relationship support, menopause and midlife health
• Retirement plan consulting
• Anniversary bonus program
• Professional development programs
• Transportation and commuter benefits
• International travel insurance
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Auto, home, and pet insurance
• Prepaid legal insurance
• Employee discounts

Additional Information

• Search firm submissions will not be accepted for this role.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.
• For candidates in Massachusetts, the employer complies with laws prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.