Conflicts Analyst

Consultative Search Group•San Francisco, CA

16h

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 will work 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 professionalism, strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effectiveness in a collaborative environment.

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.
Comfort communicating with attorneys, support staff, and new hire candidates to obtain information relevant to conflicts clearance and provide 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

At least three years of conflicts analysis involving new business reviews or lateral new hire reviews at a law firm is preferred.
At least three years of 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 for distribution 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 reviews for lateral attorney and new hire candidates, including assisting candidates with conflicts questionnaires, overseeing Conflicts Researchers preparing reports, analyzing and summarizing reports, coordinating with sponsoring attorneys and Conflicts Attorneys, and resolving potential conflicts involving current clients.
Research prospective clients and other corporate entities using internal and external databases, and summarize steps needed to address potential conflicts or high-profile issues under guidelines established by the Office of the General Counsel in cooperation with the Firm’s Conflicts Attorneys.
Update and enter information in conflicts and financial databases, using internal and external resources to verify accuracy.
Discuss conflicts reports and attorney responses requiring additional review with Conflicts Attorneys, and suggest resolutions.
Follow up with team members, attorneys, and assistants on new business and lateral new hire conflict issues to support timely resolution and identify issues requiring review.
Respond to department email inquiries accurately, professionally, and promptly.
Assist with development and training of other team members.
Complete special projects as assigned.