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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
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
- 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
Salary : $85,000