Conflicts Analyst

Foley & Lardner LLP•Madison, WI

10d•$63,900 - $98,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst independently manages the full conflicts research and identification process for proposed new business, from initial review through resolution and clearance. The role includes preparing conflicts analyses, resolving and clearing conflicts, and drafting engagement and waiver letters. The analyst uses sound judgment, communicates with attorneys and other firm stakeholders, and resolves routine and moderately complex matters with limited guidance. This firm-wide position supports timely and accurate new business intake and compliance with ethical rules governing lawyers, with regular interaction across practice groups, attorneys, business professionals, and risk stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least five years of experience in a professional environment, or at least two years of related experience in a legal environment.
At least one year of conflicts analysis experience.
Strong issue identification, research, and analytical skills.
Strong communication, customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, accurate, and efficient work in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated ability to perform all functions of the conflicts process.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth conflicts research using internal and external databases to identify client relationships, corporate structures, affiliates, and other relevant connections; determine the appropriate scope and depth of research.
Manage new business conflicts research and identification from initial submission through resolution and clearance, including follow-up, documentation, and timely completion.
Review requests for completeness, anticipate needed information, and communicate with partners, associates, and business professionals to obtain missing or clarifying information.
Prepare written conflicts analyses, identify potential conflicts, evaluate issues under firm policies and applicable professional conduct rules, and communicate findings and recommendations to submitting attorneys.
Develop effective working relationships with attorneys and risk stakeholders across practice groups and offices, adapting communication as needed to facilitate conflict resolution.
Distinguish routine matters from novel, complex, or high-risk issues and promptly escalate concerns as appropriate.
Draft engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and related documentation for matter opening and compliance.
Organize multiple pending requests and provide timely status updates to submitting attorneys and assistants throughout the conflicts and intake process.
Document conflicts review results and resolutions in Intapp Open request forms and other firm systems.
Triage and independently respond to end-user questions and concerns about conflicts searches, intake requirements, and clearance status.
Work with the Deputy General Counsel and Professional Responsibility Counsel, when needed, to ensure conflicts are addressed and engagement terms satisfy ethical requirements and firm business needs.
Coordinate with the Conflicts & New Business Intake (CNB) Senior Manager to establish required ethical screens promptly after a client or matter is opened.
Run Dow Jones Risk Center checks, subject matter checks for patent prosecution matters, and rush checks; review billing-system change reports on a rotational basis.
Balance competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail, judgment, and accuracy under deadline pressure.
Process requests promptly and efficiently while considering business realities and client service needs.