Conflicts Analyst

Dentons•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Conflicts Analyst for the US Lateral Conflicts Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team, help support the firm’s US Conflicts team ensuring effective compliance controls and procedures are in place in relation to supporting the recruitment process, and on-boarding of lateral and firm growth hires, particularly those involving the avoidance of conflicts of interest, protection of confidential information and to ensure compliance with applicable legislative requirements and management of risk. This position reports to the Lateral Conflicts Manager and is fully remote position.

Requirements

Relevant experience in an international law firm, although other firms will be considered.
Excellent analytic skills: Able to quickly identify and meticulously analyze complex issues to provide practical solutions.
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong problem solving and analytical skills
Team player able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and able to demonstrate excellent client/customer facing skills
Able to exercise tact and diplomacy and demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive
Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality work product
Possess a high degree of trustworthiness and discretion, due to the highly confidential nature of the lateral conflicts process
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Prior experience analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest and managing confidential information issues specifically for lateral hires is desirable
An understanding of Elite and Intapp Open conflict checking system is desirable

Responsibilities

Handling conflict of interest checks for lateral candidates, including partners, associates and professional administrative staff.
Conducting legal conflict of interest checks and matters specifically related to lateral hires
Organizing and tracking progress of lateral candidates through the clearance process.
Liaising with Recruitment and lateral candidates to ensure that conflict questionnaires are complete and accurate
Conducting research on business and corporate entities via online resources
Handling complexity protection of confidential information issues
Reviewing and adhering to Dentons’ internal compliance policies and procedures.
Assisting the Lateral Conflicts Team with compliance projects, where appropriate
Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position