Conflicts Analyst III - Intake Compliance (West Coast)

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst III assists the Firm and its attorneys with compliance and risk management related to potential new business. This position could be based in any of our U.S. West Coast offices (Los Angeles; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; or Seattle) with consideration given for 100% remote US locations if willing to work West Coast hours. The role involves reviewing, researching, and analyzing new business and conflict submissions to identify potential ethical or business conflicts of interest and to ensure compliance with Firm policies and strategies. The analyst will provide clear communication to firm attorneys and staff to resolve potential conflict and compliance issues. Additionally, they will research corporate entities and family tree structures to determine related entities and run additional reports utilizing international business compliance software as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage a dynamic set of matters and issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required.
Minimum 5 years of conflicts analyst experience, preferably at a large law firm.
Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
A problem-solver with a strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of firm attorneys and staff.
Ability to manage change within a dynamic and innovative organization while maintaining a commitment to the Firm’s core values.
Strong interest and ability to learn new technologies as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Intapp products preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with attorneys and other members of the New Business & Conflicts team to identify potential ethical and business conflicts of interest presented by new business.
Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake.
Prepare well-organized and detailed conflict of interest reports and present information directly to Firm partners in a clear, concise manner while highlighting critical issues.
Review and evaluate new business intake forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, firm policies, and business requirements.
Review draft engagement letters and assist with maintaining engagement letter records.
Ensure timely and efficient processing of new business requests.
Work closely with the Firm’s Office of the General Counsel, department leadership, and other Intake Compliance team members regarding potential conflicts of interest and other risk and compliance matters.
Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.
Coordinate with department management, Office of the General Counsel, and Risk Management team regarding firm-wide training on new business intake and conflicts processes and procedures.
Contribute to new business conflicts and intake process, procedure, and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
Identify and support all customer service needs.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.