Conflicts Analyst

Hogan Lovells • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the review of new business and working closely with the firm’s Ethics Committee, firm attorneys, and other levels of firm administration, as well as other members of the Conflicts and Compliance Department, Finance Department, and Marketing & Business Development Department to facilitate resolution of complex conflicts of interest and business sensitivity issues related to all potential new business.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues, including the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one (1) year of conflicts researching experience preferred.
• Conflicts analysis and resolution experience a plus.
• Elite database or comparable database experience preferred.
• If no prior conflicts experience, at least two (2) years of legal background as a legal assistant or other comparable position consisting of researching and database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist firm attorneys in identification and resolution of conflicts of interest; Coordinate receipt and documentation and preparation of engagement letters and client waivers and/or consents;
• Meet with members of the Ethics Committee, the Conflicts and Compliance Department’s Managing Director, Director, and Manager to identify conflicts of interest and receive final approval on permitting the firm to undertake new business;
• Meet with members of the Executive Committee to identify and resolve conflicts of interest;
• Prepare and implement screens/firewalls when required in connection with new business;
• Assist with maintenance and update of the conflicts database;
• Assist Manager with the training of Conflicts Analyst Assistants and Junior Conflicts Analysts;
• Become proficient in understanding and utilization of conflicts database;
• Become proficient in the utilization business sensitivities;
• Assist the Conflicts and Compliance Department with a wide range of research requests and other projects as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level