Conflicts Analyst

Paul Hastings, LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Hastings LLP, based in London, seeks a Conflicts Analyst to support the Conflicts and New Business Intake Department with research, analysis, and counsel on conflicts of interest and ethics.

The role requires updating conflict and billing databases, researching mergers or bankruptcies, and advising attorneys on resolutions while maintaining confidentiality and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• At least 2 years of research or conflicts-related experience
• Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts-related software and Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed in conflicts checks.
• Analyse conflicts reports to determine potential conflicts of interest.
• Inform attorneys and staff about conflicts and outline resolution steps.
• Update conflicts databases and client/matter records.
• Research mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies for conflicts context.
• Propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with compliance committees.
• Process requests for close, reopen, client, and contact changes.

Skills

Legal research

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Intapp suite

Job description

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title

Conflicts Analyst

Location

London

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

The Conflicts Analyst will be a member of the Conflicts and New Business Intake Department and will report to the Conflicts Director. This role is responsible for assisting the Firm’s Office of General Counsel, Compliance Officer, Conflicts and New Business Intake Department with legal research, analysis, and counsel on matters relating to conflicts of interest, ethics and professional responsibility issues, compliance, and other matters.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Conflicts Analyst Will

• Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
• Analyse and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
• Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
• Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm’s conflicts database and billing database;
• Conduct pro-active research into mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
• Analyse ‘thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
• Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
• Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.

PROFICIENCIES

In addition, the Conflicts Analyst will be expected to have:

• Advanced ability to organise, prioritise, coordinate, and work as part of a team and able to identify and elevate issues as appropriate and present them clearly and succinctly with proposed solutions;
• Excellent legal research and writing skills with advanced proficiency in rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, with excellent attention to detail;
• Experience using various databases such as Intapp’s suite of products;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, and document editing/comparison applications, MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Excellent written and oral communications required with strong ability meet deadlines and provide results while supporting and enforcing Firm policy and procedures and an ability to interact with people at all levels in a polite and constructive way;
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the affairs of the Firm and its clients and be flexible and able to embrace shifting demands and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
• Intermediate-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications;
• Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology;
• Bachelor’s degree (required); and
• At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (preferred).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.