Conflicts Analyst

Clifford Chance • Houston, TX

1d • $85,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full-time Conflicts Analyst to work alongside our international clearance team. The Conflicts Analyst will assist in obtaining information the necessary for the Firm to determine whether it may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules, applicable law, and internal policies. This role can be based in either New York, DC or Houston and will report to the Conflicts Team Manager - Americas.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant conflicts analysis experience in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with all Firm stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a client service mindset.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and use findings to make effective decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to maintain internal client and colleague relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn new software.
• Availability to work outside core business hours when needed.
• Must comply with the Firm's Agile Working Policy, which requires employees to work from the office at least three days per week.
• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gather information from established databases and attorneys involved to determine whether a conflict of interest exists.
• Assess whether new mandates (or changed circumstances in pending mandates) can be accepted within the context of conflicts, regulatory rules, and internal policies.
• Conduct research in public databases and within the Firm's conflict management systems.
• Analyze the findings and present results in a timely and organized manner.
• Respond to inquiries regarding conflicts of interest and other engagement risk issues.
• Provide ad hoc reports on clients, including financial data, business trends, and marketing support.
• Establish information barriers.
• Assist Legal Recruiting with lateral hire conflict checks.
• Perform any other duties and projects as assigned from either the Conflicts Team Manager – Americas, Head of Conflicts-Americas, and/or General Counsel – US.

Benefits

• Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package.
• The salary range for this role is $85,000-$125,000.
• The actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees