Conflicts Analyst - DC

Consultative Search Group•Washington, DC

20h

About The Position

A global law firm is hiring a Conflicts Analyst to support its Conflicts (New Business and Lateral New Hire) and Engagement Management function. The analyst works closely with attorneys and the Conflicts and Engagement Management team to identify, review, analyze, and resolve ethical and business-related conflicts of interest. The role calls for collaboration, close attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and professional communication with attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong analytical and organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate with attorneys, support staff, and new-hire candidates to obtain information relevant to conflicts clearance and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and meet frequent deadlines.
Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as needed, including weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of conflicts analysis involving new-business or lateral-new-hire reviews at a law firm is preferred.
A minimum of three years’ experience with Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, NetDocs, or another risk-management application is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and finalize conflict check reports using the firm’s automated conflicts database, then distribute them to attorneys and other personnel.
Analyze new-business conflict search requests and work with attorneys and assistants to obtain the information needed to complete conflict checks and new-business intake forms.
Oversee conflicts review for lateral attorney and new-hire candidates, including assisting with conflicts questionnaires, overseeing Conflicts Researchers, analyzing and summarizing reports, coordinating with sponsoring attorneys, and resolving potential conflicts involving attorneys representing current clients.
Research prospective clients and other corporate entities using internal and external databases, and provide attorneys with summaries of steps to address potential conflicts or high-profile issues under Office of the General Counsel guidelines.
Update and enter information in conflicts and financial databases, using internal and external resources to verify accuracy.
Discuss conflicts reports and attorney responses requiring further review with Conflicts Attorneys, and suggest resolutions.
Follow up with team members, attorneys, and assistants to resolve conflicts promptly and identify potential issues for further review.
Respond to department email inquiries accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner.
Assist with developing and training other team members.
Complete special projects as assigned.