Conflicts Analyst

White & Case•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst supports the Office of the General Counsel, partners, fee earners, and paralegals by processing, analyzing, and resolving conflict concerns and new matter approvals. The role provides research and analysis to support conflict resolution and compliance with global conflicts rules, helping the Firm quickly and accurately assess requests and activate matters related to new business intake. The analyst also mentors junior analysts, collaborates with colleagues across the global team, and ensures work meets the Firm’s standards and the policies and research guidelines established by the Office of the General Counsel. Additional work may include training personal assistants, providing team feedback, participating in workshops and process improvement efforts, and other support as needed. The position is full-time and based in the Tampa office, reporting to the Associate Director, New Business.

Requirements

At least two years of relevant work experience.
Strong academic record, problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and motivation to produce excellent work.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with people at all levels.
Mature judgment and appropriate handling of confidential information.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, take direction, and adapt positively to changes in assignments, processes, and workflow.
Pragmatism, self-motivation, and flexibility.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on additional tasks as required.
Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

A university degree in Law, Business, Finance, or Marketing; preferred but not essential.
Experience with file management systems such as Intapp, Knovos, or iManage; preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze Firm clients, their shareholders, and beneficial owners using internal and external databases to support compliance with global conflicts and anti-money laundering requirements on a documented risk basis.
Process basic and complex conflict searches and new matter requests, including related activities and adherence to client and matter risk policies.
Process reactivation and additional-party requests, including related activities and KYC research.
Conduct KYC research and conflict searches concerning client and matter name changes.
Develop knowledge of multi-jurisdictional ethical rules and regulations, with a focus on applying US and UK conflict rules.
Analyze and recommend responses to conflict issues across different request types.
Collaborate with Senior Conflicts Analysts, management, new business attorneys, compliance, finance, systems, and Office of the General Counsel team members.
Mentor junior analysts and help ensure work meets Firm standards, policies, and research guidelines.
Assist with training personal assistants, provide team feedback, participate in workshops, and contribute to process and workflow improvement.
Perform other duties assigned by management.