Conflicts Analyst

Soni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni, a global law firm, seeks a Conflicts Clearance Analyst to join the Office of General Counsel in New York. You will support new matter intake and attorney hiring, identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts of interest, including waivers and engagement letters.

In a fast-paced environment, you will draft clear conflict summaries, establish ethical screens, and escalate unresolved issues to senior conflicts leadership. Strong legal research and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with conflicts analysis in a law firm.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills for complex matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; concise explanations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review intake requests for new and existing matters for clarity and completeness.
• Analyze conflicts reports and conduct targeted research using internal systems and external databases.
• Prepare concise conflicts summaries for attorneys, highlighting issues and proposed resolutions.
• Draft and review conflict waivers and engagement letter provisions; follow through to completion.
• Establish and monitor information/ethical screens as required.
• Escalate unresolved or complex conflicts issues to senior conflicts leadership and the Office of General Counsel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Soni is working with a global law firm to find a Conflicts Clearance Analyst to join the Office of General Counsel. The position will support new matter intake and lateral attorney hiring. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts of interest, including assisting with waivers, engagement letter provisions, and ethical screens. The analyst works closely with attorneys, senior conflicts leadership, and legal staff in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess intake requests for new and existing matters to ensure clarity and completeness
• Analyze conflicts reports and conduct targeted research using internal systems and external databases
• Prepare clear, concise conflicts summaries for attorneys, highlighting issues and proposed resolutions
• Draft and review conflict waivers and engagement letter provisions; follow through to completion
• Establish and monitor information/ethical screens as required
• Escalate unresolved or complex conflicts issues to senior conflicts leadership and the Office of General Counsel

Requirements:

• Prior experience with conflicts analysis, research, and resolution in a law firm setting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills related to complex conflicts matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain issues succinctly
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and issue-tracking abilities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Compensation: $95,000-115,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.