Senior Conflicts Resolution Analyst

San Francisco, CA or New York, NY

Summary

A premier, global law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Resolution Analyst to join its Conflicts/New Business team in San Francisco or New York. The Senior Conflicts Resolution Analyst supports department objectives and priorities by assisting the firm’s Conflicts of Interest Attorneys in reviewing and resolving conflict of interest reports and other conflict-related issues. The role proactively communicates with attorneys and others regarding conflicts matters, performs in-depth research, and develops and documents recommendations for resolution. The position ensures high levels of client service and satisfaction in all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Conflict Report Review and Resolution

• Review conflict reports to identify and analyze potential conflicts issues, including those involving lateral attorney and staff hires.
• Research entity affiliations and related information using commercial databases.
• Collaborate with attorneys to assess conflicting matters and develop resolution recommendations.
• Provide guidance on resolving conflicts issues in accordance with firm policies and guidance from Conflicts Counsel and the Office of General Counsel.
• Document conflicts analyses and resolutions in a timely manner.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing conflicts waivers, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Implement ethical walls in accordance with firm policies.
• Escalate complex or high-risk conflicts matters to Conflicts Counsel or Conflicts Resolution Attorneys as appropriate.
• Support departmental operations through participation in a shared coverage model, including availability outside standard business hours as needed.

Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of conflicts, new business intake, and legal industry trends.
• Utilize relevant technology to improve collaboration, client service, and efficiency.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that enhance services to clients, attorneys, and the firm.
• Develop expertise in conflicts analysis, risk assessment, and professional judgment through increasingly complex matters.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant conflicts experience involving issue identification, research, and resolution recommendations; conflicts resolution experience preferred.
• Experience with Intapp Open Conflicts, ServiceNow, Dun & Bradstreet, LexisNexis, iManage, and/or SPM preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in time-sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of conflicts principles, procedures, and risk management practices, with sound independent judgment and appropriate escalation of risk issues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive firm information with discretion.

Compensation: $92,000.00-$128,000.00, plus overtime and bonus