Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe is seeking a Conflicts Analyst II to support compliance and risk management for potential new business. The role involves reviewing submissions, researching entities, and ensuring firm policy compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in conflicts analysis, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with attorneys and staff across levels. West Coast hours and remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable experience required.
• 3–5 years of conflicts analyst experience, preferably at a large law firm.
• Working knowledge of Intapp products preferred.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• A problem-solver with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of firm attorneys and staff.
• Ability to manage change within a dynamic and innovative organization while maintaining a commitment to the Firm's core values.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Identify and support all customer service needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Research

Communication

Attention to detail

Legal/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or comparable experience

Tools

Intapp products

Job description

Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Conflicts Analyst II. This position could be based in any of our U.S. West Coast offices (Los Angeles, Menlo Park, Orange County, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, or Seattle) with consideration given for 100% remote U.S. locations if willing to work West Coast hours.

The Objective: The Conflicts Analyst II assists the Firm and its attorneys with compliance and risk management related to potential new business.

What will I do? You will review, research, and analyze 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.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage a dynamic set of matters and issues.

Responsibilities

How will I spend my time? You will spend most of your time on these responsibilities:

• 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.
• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Identify and support all customer service needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree or comparable experience required.
• 3-5 years of conflicts analyst experience, preferably at a large law firm.
• Working knowledge of Intapp products preferred.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• A problem‑solver with a strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Team‑oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of firm attorneys and staff.
• Ability to manage change within a dynamic and innovative organization while maintaining a commitment to the Firm's core values.
• Strong interest and ability to learn new technologies as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $64,000 - $103,000
• Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $64,000 - $103,000
• All Other U.S. Locations $61,000 - $87,000

The expected salary range for this position is based on the Firm's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but are not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, and geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by the Firm and individual performance.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability and industry‑leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan); flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.