Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the US Lateral Conflicts Team. This fully remote role supports the US Conflicts team by ensuring compliance controls and procedures are effectively implemented during the recruitment and onboarding of lateral and firm growth hires. The focus is on avoiding conflicts of interest, protecting confidential information, complying with legislative requirements, and managing risk. The position reports to the Lateral Conflicts Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict of interest checks for lateral candidates, including partners, associates, and professional administrative staff.
• Perform legal conflict of interest checks specifically related to lateral hires.
• Organize and track the progress of lateral candidates through the clearance process.
• Liaise with Recruitment and lateral candidates to ensure conflict questionnaires are complete and accurate.
• Research business and corporate entities using online resources.
• Manage complex issues related to the protection of confidential information.
• Review and adhere to internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Assist the Lateral Conflicts Team with compliance projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet position requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an international law firm preferred; experience in other professional services or financial services firms will also be considered.
• Prior experience analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest and managing confidential information issues for lateral hires is desirable.
• Familiarity with Elite and Intapp Open conflict checking systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify and analyze complex issues and provide practical solutions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Team player capable of interacting positively at all organizational levels and demonstrating excellent client/customer-facing skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, initiative, and proactivity.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• High degree of trustworthiness and discretion due to the confidential nature of the work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000, based on experience and local market, in accordance with state laws.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans and an Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with local ordinances.