Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Gibson Dunn•Los Angeles, NY

About The Position

The Lateral Conflicts Analyst supports the Firm’s lateral hiring process by running and analyzing conflicts searches. The role involves researching corporate information through external sources, searching internal proprietary databases, and compiling and analyzing results for lateral candidates. The Analyst highlights critical issues for review by Conflicts Attorneys and upholds the Department’s standards for quality, consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and customer service. The position requires an understanding of legal conflicts of interest, related ethical rules, and developments in professional services risk management. The Analyst works closely with Conflicts Attorneys, Resolution Analysts, other Conflicts Analysts, Lateral Partner Recruitment & Integration, Attorney Recruiting, and other members of the New Business Intake and Conflicts Departments. Because lateral clearance work involves highly confidential candidate information, the Analyst must exercise discretion regarding candidate identities and their interest in the Firm. The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Intake/Conflicts.

Requirements

Exceptional critical-thinking and analytical skills, with strong accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency.
Ability to research and interpret corporate structures and relationships using internal and external databases.
Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think on one’s feet.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent customer-service skills and proficiencies.
Comfort working with attorneys and other legal staff.
Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
Ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.
Ability to take ownership and work independently to resolve issues, with sound judgment about when to escalate.
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information, including lateral candidate identities and prior client information.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Gibson Dunn will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred; studies applicable to the duties, such as paralegal/legal assistant, business administration, or project management, are preferred but not required depending on other professional and educational experience.
One to two years of conflicts experience preferred; lateral or new business intake conflicts experience at a large or global law firm is a plus.
Knowledge of and experience using Intapp, Dun & Bradstreet, and Hoovers is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Review lateral candidate submissions and matter lists for clarity and completeness, following up with candidates and/or recruiting personnel when disclosures are incomplete or ambiguous.
Conduct conflicts searches on lateral candidates using the Firm’s conflicts database and other internal and external resources.
Enter, search, and analyze conflicts data in the Firm’s conflicts and new matter intake systems in accordance with Firm policies and procedures.
Research corporate structures, affiliate relationships, and management profiles for parties on candidate matter lists using external sources.
Compile and prepare conflicts reports for Conflicts Attorneys, identifying and flagging potential actual, imputed, and positional conflicts for attorney assessment.
Verify that conflicts reports are complete, consistent, accurate, and compliant with established Firm-wide standards and procedures.
Support implementation and maintenance of ethical screens for incoming lateral attorneys, including preparing documentation and tracking certifications.
Maintain accurate records of clearance searches, analysis, and related communications in support of audit-ready documentation standards.
Process lateral clearance requests efficiently and on time, including during periods of elevated recruiting activity.
Promptly escalate complex, novel, or time-sensitive issues to Conflicts Attorneys.
Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements to support customer service and efficiency.
Coordinate with Analysts and team members to meet deadlines and address time-sensitive issues and other challenges.
Assist the Department with research and other assigned requests.