Risk Analyst

Blakes Services Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto is seeking a Risk Analyst to join the General Counsel’s Office. The role involves conducting conflict searches, ensuring compliance, and supporting risk management initiatives. Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills, along with professional experience in a law firm.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting conflict of interest searches and preparing reports.
• Ensuring compliance with matter opening and screen policies.
• Supporting projects to manage the Firm’s risk.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional Work Experience in a Law Firm

Tools

Intapp Walls

Job description

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Risk Analyst to join the General Counsel’s Office in the Toronto office.

The preferred hours of work for this position are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), with periodic overtime as required.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

1. Generating conflict searches and setting up ethical screens in support of the Firm’s risk management strategies.
2. Applying sound judgment to ensure effective review of conflicts and screen requirements, and knowing when to escalate issues.
3. Conducting conflict of interest searches according to the Firm’s defined procedures, using the Firm’s conflict and business intake software, Intapp Open.
4. Conducting corporate research, defining appropriate search parameters, searching multiple databases to identify potential conflicts of interest and other risk issues such as sanctions, and preparing and curating conflict reports for the Firm’s lawyers to review.
5. Ensuring all relevant matter information is captured, recorded, and maintained in the Firm’s databases, in accordance with defined policies and procedures.
6. Acting as a point of contact when ethical screens should be created, updated, or dismantled, using the Firm’s ethical screen software, Intapp Walls.
7. Drafting and distributing screen memoranda to lawyers and their assistants.
8. Generating reports related to ethical screens, including billing and timekeeper reports.
9. Providing coaching and assistance to legal assistants as needed to ensure compliance with matter opening and screen policies.
10. Participating in the review and modification of policies, procedures, and database structures to meet changing requirements; initiatives may range from small improvements to developing new tracking and reporting systems.
11. Supporting key projects and initiatives undertaken by the General Counsel’s Office to manage the Firm’s risk, and participating in clerical and administrative duties for effective office functioning.
12. Performing other duties and collaborating with departments such as IT and Finance to complete assigned projects.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Three to five years of professional work experience in a law firm preferred.

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience with Intapp Walls is an asset but not required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service attitude with tact and diplomacy.
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities trusted by all levels of management.
• Positive, professional attitude and flexibility to handle interruptions and workflow changes.
• Team-oriented with willingness to assist peers, troubleshoot, and develop solutions.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application, cover letter, and résumé through our application portal.

Blakes thanks all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are

At Blakes, we value our people and are committed to an inclusive workplace culture. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a top employer in Toronto, we believe diversity and inclusion are central to our success. We foster an environment that brings out the best in everyone. Our success starts with hiring, developing, and retaining top talent.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to an inclusive work environment. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities and other protected grounds during the recruitment process upon request.