Conflicts Analyst

Buchanan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Office of the General Counsel. The role involves preparing and analyzing conflicts reports for incoming attorneys, new clients, and matters, and reviewing checks for advisory matters, NDAs, and transactions.

The position may be based in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, or Washington, D.C., with a flexible hybrid schedule depending on the office. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and interpersonal skills and experience in a professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; four years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Three years of professional interpersonal skills, problem solving, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Two years of experience within a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Two years of experience with Intapp Open preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze standard conflicts reports related to incoming attorneys, new clients, and new business matters.
• Communicate results and requirements for conflicts reviews to attorneys and staff.
• Update conflicts databases and perform corporate research to verify accuracy.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

About the job

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join its Office of the General Counsel team. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing standard conflicts reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business, as well as reviewing new business and lateral conflicts checks, including advisory matters, NDAs, transactional checks, and others.

This position may be based in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, or Washington, D.C. and may be eligible for a flexible hybrid working schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze standard conflicts reports related to incoming attorneys, new clients, and new business matters
• Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding conflict check results, missing information, and requirements for conflicts reviews
• Update information within conflicts databases and conduct corporate research using internal and external resources to verify accuracy
• Obtain guidance from attorneys and Conflicts team members to properly evaluate lateral candidates, potential clients, potential adverse parties, and other conflicts checks
• Conduct research regarding corporate entities subject to conflicts review using electronic databases, internet resources, and print sources
• Analyze and respond to attorneys regarding potential or actual conflicts
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to resolve them
• Possess strong professional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated work experience involving professional interpersonal skills, problem solving, managing multiple projects, and working independently
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience within a law firm or other professional services environment preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Intapp Open preferred