Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP seeks a Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance to review and analyze new business and conflict submissions, ensuring compliance with Firm policies. You will communicate findings to attorneys and staff, research entities and structures, and support risk management across the intake process.

The role requires 1–2 years of data intake processing and customer service experience, familiarity with conflicts databases, and strong collaboration with lawyers and firm

Qualifications

• College degree or comparable experience required.
• Experience in data intake processing and customer service preferred.
• Experience with legal or conflicts database preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys and New Business & Conflicts team to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Conduct research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest.
• Prepare detailed conflict of interest reports for Firm partners.

Skills

Data intake processing

Customer service

Research

Conflict of interest knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Conflicts software

Workflow software

Intake software

Job description

Overview

The Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance (Conflicts Analyst II) reviews, researches and analyzes new business and conflict submissions to identify potential ethical or business conflicts of interest and to ensure compliance with Firm policies and strategies. You will provide clear communication to firm attorneys and staff to resolve potential conflict and compliance issues. You will research corporate entities and family tree structures to determine related entities and run additional reports utilizing international business compliance software as needed.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Work closely with attorneys and other members of the New Business & Conflicts team to identify potential ethical and business conflicts of interest presented by new business.
• Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake.
• Prepare well-organized and detailed conflict of interest reports and present information directly to Firm partners in a clear, concise manner while highlighting critical issues.
• Review and evaluate new business intake forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, firm policies, and business requirements.
• Review draft engagement letters and assist with maintaining engagement letter records.
• Ensure timely and efficient processing of new business requests.
• Work closely with the Firm’s Office of the General Counsel, department leadership, and other Intake Compliance team members regarding potential conflicts of interest and other risk and compliance matters.
• Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with department management, Office of the General Counsel, and Risk Management team regarding firm-wide training on new business intake and conflicts processes and procedures.
• Contribute to new business conflicts and intake process, procedure, and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
• If necessary, assist with the clearance of lateral conflicts issues as well when called upon to do so.
• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Identify and support all customer service needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• College degree or comparable experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of data intake processing and customer service experience.
• Experience with legal or conflicts database preferred.
• Experience with business financial operations preferred.
• Ability to work, communicate, and establish credibility effectively with lawyers and firm personnel at all levels.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions in a timely manner
• Ability to apply and follow Risk Management, Firm Management and other policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to exercise sound decision making abilities and good judgment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills and knowledge of firm software including conflicts software, workflow software, intake software, MS Excel and Word.
• Strong ability to learn new technologies as necessary.