Conflicts Analyst / Sr Analyst

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in New York to join our global consulting team. You will conduct conflict searches, validate results, and prepare conflict reports to uphold the firm’s conflicts process.

Responsibilities include maintaining the conflicts database, assisting with client intake, and liaising with attorneys and business professionals to obtain information. 3+ years in a legal environment is preferred, along with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred
• College degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills (particularly written)
• Ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way
• Knowledge of conflicts search methodologies and legal search terminology
• Ability to perform corporate research on clients and other relevant parties
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to function in a time sensitive environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, accurate, and thorough conflict searches for preliminary requests, new matters, and new clients.
• Review and validate all information submitted to the department, including requests to reopen matters, new business submissions, and preliminary conflict check requests.
• Maintain and update conflicts database
• Follow departmental guidelines related to conflict check submissions and conflicts clearance procedures.
• Add relevant party aliases and synonyms to the conflicts database and conflict memoranda.
• Ensure all parties listed on conflict checks are identified using complete and accurate legal names.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and determine when an ethical wall may be required.
• Liaise with attorneys and business representatives to obtain information on new clients and matters or for conflicts clearance
• Analyze information related to new clients and matters to support conflict clearance in accordance with firm policies
• Respond to questions from attorneys and business professionals regarding conflicts policies and procedures.

Skills

Conflict searches

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Alvarez and Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description
About Alvarez and Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team
We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a legal or law firm environment, with conflicts experience preferred. Reporting to the Director of Conflicts, this role supports the firm's conflicts process by conducting database searches for potential conflicts, analyzing and validating results, preparing conflict reports, maintaining the integrity of the conflicts database, and assisting with the intake of new clients and matters.

How You Will Contribute

• Conduct timely, accurate, and thorough conflict searches for preliminary requests, new matters, and new clients.
• Exceptional organizational skills; demonstrated communication skills; ability to work within a team; detail oriented
• Review and validate all information submitted to the department, including requests to reopen matters, new business submissions, and preliminary conflict check requests.
• Maintain and update conflicts database
• Follow departmental guidelines related to conflict check submissions and conflicts clearance procedures.
• Add relevant party aliases and synonyms to the conflicts database and conflict memoranda.
• Ensure all parties listed on conflict checks are identified using complete and accurate legal names.
• Confirm client or matter ownership through research or by communicating with the request submitter.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and determine when an ethical wall may be required.
• Liaise with attorneys and business representatives by telephone, e-mail or in person to obtain information on new clients and matters or for conflicts clearance
• Analyze information related to new clients and matters to support conflict clearance in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
• Respond to questions from attorneys and business professionals regarding conflicts policies and procedures.
• Must be available for occasional/scheduled after-hour and weekend projects and rotational on-call remote shifts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred
• College degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills (particularly written). The ability to approach individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email correspondence or in person with confidence and clarity
• The ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way
• Knowledge of conflicts search methodologies and legal search terminology.
• Ability to perform corporate research on clients and other relevant parties
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while responding to the needs of attorneys and business professionals.
• Must be able to function seamlessly in a time sensitive environment (i.e. handle urgent/rush requests, without sacrificing quality)
• Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of legal ethics and the importance of conflicts compliance and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word is required
• Understanding and utilization of Boolean search operands and techniques are required

Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Clickherefor more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
Thesalaryrange is $70,000- $90,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.