Business Intake & Risk Compliance Specialist

Kirkland & Ellis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles is seeking a Business Intake Specialist to support risk management and intake processes. You will ensure accurate client and matter information across firm systems and collaborate with lawyers and staff to uphold high data quality.

The role emphasizes end-to-end intake processing, conflicts analysis, and regulatory compliance with AML/KYC reviews. A strong research background and attention to detail are essential for success in a fast-paced, professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of related experience, including demonstrated experience with conflicts searching.
• Strong familiarity with online database research tools and internet-based research.
• Analytical strength to analyze complex and sometimes conflicting information with sound judgment.
• Attention to detail with high-volume data and sensitive information.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with a service mindset.
• Proven ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with relational databases and risk management systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and process all incoming intake requests through the Kirkland & Ellis New Business Intake system (KENI), email, and phone, ensuring timely and accurate handling of new clients, new matters, and revisions.
• Conduct preliminary and in-depth research on clients and related parties to determine correct client status and support conflicts analysis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and consistent client-matter records—both current and historical—across Firm systems, including OPEN/Intapp.
• Review conflicts reports for accuracy and content, assist with resolving potential conflicts of interest, and support submissions to the New Matter Screening Committee (NMSC) and New Business Executive Committee (NBEC).
• Prepare and manage submissions for AML/KYC reviews with the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Prepare, assign, and monitor intake requests requiring additional approvals and oversee collection and attachment of engagement letters and waivers.
• Create, update, and audit electronic information barriers and ethical walls using Wall Builder.
• Serve as a technical liaison with Risk Management Integration and User Support teams and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Records, Pro Bono, and IT.
• Participate in training and orientation sessions, teach departmental processes and systems to new team members, and support ongoing process improvement.
• Provide high-level, responsive support to attorneys, including assistance with risk management systems and compliance reminders.
• Support urgent and confidential matters as needed, including availability during evenings and weekends, and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Relational DBs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles is seeking a Business Intake Specialist to support risk management and intake processes. You will ensure accurate client and matter information across firm systems and collaborate with lawyers and staff to uphold high data quality.

The role emphasizes end-to-end intake processing, conflicts analysis, and regulatory compliance with AML/KYC reviews. A strong research background and attention to detail are essential for success in a fast-paced, professional