Business Intake Legal Analyst

Hunton & Williams - Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Business Intake Legal Analyst. This position supports the Business Intake function by identifying and resolving conflict of interest and/or client relations issues associated with processing new clients or matters and lateral hires. Manages the collection and analysis of information used to assess and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Designs and Implements resolution of certain conflicts independently and in conjunction with Business Intake Lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provides Team Heads, Lateral Recruiting and sponsoring partners with guidance and assistance in connection with clearing conflicts of lateral hires.
• Reviews and analyzes Outside Counsel Guidelines and other client generated documents for compliance with ethical rules and firm policies.
• Coordinates the review of Outside Counsel with appropriate firm leadership and other administrative departments such as Accounting, HR, OGC and IT.
• Reviews, identifies, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve new business conflicts as well as professional and firm risk management issues.
• Takes ownership of assigned conflicts matters and ensures completion of the analysis in coordination with Business Intake Lawyers.
• Analyzes legal sufficiency of information provided about new clients and matters and parties and scope of services.
• Manages the collection, supplementation, and verification of information necessary for analyzing and resolving issues pertaining to conflicts.
• Partners with attorneys and staff in gathering data sufficient to resolve client identity and conflicts issues identified.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Minimum of three years business, legal, or equivalent experience preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization.
• Active bar license preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong commitment to client service excellence and teamwork.
• Must possess the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.

Nice-to-haves

• Creative and innovative.
• Sound judgment and flexibility.
• Visual acuity needed to process and read extensive written communications.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication.