Conflicts Analyst

Position: Conflicts Analyst

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid Schedule)

Compensation: Base salary up to $85k + paid overtime, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package, 401(k), wellness perks, and health club discounts

Overview – Conflicts Analyst

As a key member of the Firm’s Conflicts Department and part of the Office of the General Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst plays a critical role in helping to detect and resolve potential conflicts of interest with respect to new business, incoming attorneys and other initiatives. This role is fast-paced and requires the ability to interface effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong client service approach.

Key Responsibilities – Conflicts Analyst

• Prepares conflict reports in connection with new business, incoming attorneys and other initiatives
• Ensures that all information (e.g., party names, party positions, etc.) entered into the conflicts system is accurate
• Utilizes internal and external resources for pertinent information relating to corporate relationships and structures on potential clients and other parties
• Communicates with attorneys and other personnel regarding conflict check results, to gather any additional information or data for conflict checks and to clarify any discrepancies in the new business form
• Assists with special projects, such as ethical walls
• Participates in testing associated with the conflicts applications, software and new processes
• Assists in maintenance and clean-up of the conflicts database (e.g., removal of duplicate parties, periodically confirming correct client names, etc.)
• Determines when it is necessary to elevate an issue to other members of the Office of the General Counsel

Qualifications – Conflicts Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing; equivalent experience will also be considered
• 2+ years of related professional experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly learn new software and applications
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Availability to work weekday evenings and weekends and additional overtime