What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Analyst position at Buchanan Legal Professional Services?
A leading global law firm is seeking an Conflicts Analyst to join its Office of the General Counsel. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance and supporting firmwide risk management by preparing and analyzing conflicts reports related to new client business and incoming attorneys. The position involves reviewing new business and lateral conflicts checks across advisory, NDAs, transactional matters, and more. This role can sit hybrid in DC, Boston, Chicago, LA, or NYC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze standard conflicts reports for new clients, matters, and lateral hires.
- Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding conflict check results, missing information, and requirements.
- Update data in conflicts databases and conduct corporate research using internal/external sources.
- Research corporate entities subject to conflicts review using electronic databases, the Internet, and print sources.
- Analyze attorney responses concerning potential or actual conflicts and escalate as needed.
- Maintain and protect highly sensitive and confidential information at all times.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience demonstrating professional interpersonal skills, problem solving, and independent work.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services firm, preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience with Intapp software, preferred.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000