Conflicts Analysis Lead — Risk & Compliance

Kirkland & Ellis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles seeks a Conflicts Supervisor to lead the conflicts analysis team handling new business intake, restructurings, and onboarding from an operational risk perspective.

You will supervise daily workflow, set analysis protocols, coordinate complex projects, and partner with attorneys, Risk Management, and the General Counsel to ensure accurate, timely conflict reviews and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Studies in business administration, project management, management, paralegal studies, legal assistance, finance, or related discipline are preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in conflicts analysis, conflicts searching, risk management, or related process management environment.
• Leadership experience supervising teams in a high-volume setting.
• Strong understanding of conflicts identification, analysis, and resolution in professional services or legal settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Operations: Supervise the daily workflow of the conflicts analysis team, ensuring matters are prioritized and completed accurately, on time.
• Manage Conflicts Review Processes: Assist attorneys and staff in identifying, evaluating, and resolving potential conflicts of interest.
• Drive Quality & Consistency: Establish and maintain analysis protocols and review work products to ensure high standards.
• Coordinate Complex Projects: Oversee large-scale conflicts analysis initiatives with effective organization and collaboration.
• Enhance Processes & Technology: Continuously improve workflows, procedures, and systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support Training & Development: Partner with teams to maintain process documentation and onboard new members.
• Provide People Leadership: Coach, mentor, and evaluate team members with conflicts counsel.
• Contribute to Workforce Planning: Identify staffing needs and hiring recommendations.
• Support Reporting & Analytics: Prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc performance and operational reports.
• Provide Critical Coverage: Participate in rotating on-call to support urgent matters.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Risk management

Team leadership

Conflicts search platforms

Intapp experience

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Business administration / project management / management / paralegal studies / legal assistance / finance

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles seeks a Conflicts Supervisor to lead the conflicts analysis team handling new business intake, restructurings, and onboarding from an operational risk perspective.

You will supervise daily workflow, set analysis protocols, coordinate complex projects, and partner with attorneys, Risk Management, and the General Counsel to ensure accurate, timely conflict reviews and continuous process improvement.