Conflicts Analyst Supervisor

Kirkland & Ellis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago seeks a Conflicts Supervisor to lead the conflicts search and analysis for new business intake, restructurings, and onboarding. You will manage a team of analysts, collaborate with attorneys, and ensure timely, accurate conflict reviews.

The role emphasizes creating robust processes, maintaining high quality, guiding training, and providing coverage including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in conflicts analysis, conflicts searching, risk management, business intake, or related process management environment.
• Strong understanding of conflicts identification, analysis, and resolution processes.
• Experience leading teams and guiding performance in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Operations: Supervise the daily workflow of the conflicts analysis team.
• Manage Conflicts Review Processes: Identify, evaluate, and resolve potential conflicts of interest with Risk Management support.
• Drive Quality & Consistency: Establish analysis protocols and review work product to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate Complex Projects: Oversee large-scale conflicts analysis initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Enhance Processes & Technology: Improve workflows and systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support Training & Development: Create documentation and onboard and develop team members.
• Provide People Leadership: Coach and mentor conflicts analysis staff.
• Contribute to Workforce Planning: Advise on staffing needs and resource allocation.
• Support Reporting & Analytics: Aid in preparing performance and operational reports.
• Provide Critical Coverage: Participate in on-call rotations and support urgent matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization & Prioritization

Risk & Legal Knowledge

Education

Studies in business administration, project management, management, paralegal studies, legal assistance, finance, or related discipline

Tools

Intapp

Conflicts search platforms

Job description

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

Are you a risk management professional who thrives on leading high-performing teams, solving complex conflicts issues, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced legal environment?

As a Conflicts Supervisor, you will play a critical role in overseeing the firm's conflicts search and analysis function for new business intake, restructuring matters, attorney onboarding, and portable work. Reporting to the Associate Director, Risk Management, you will lead daily operations, guide a team of analysts, and partner closely with attorneys, the Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management, and Business Intake & Conflicts teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent conflict reviews.

• Lead Team Operations: Supervise the daily workflow of the conflicts analysis team, ensuring matters are prioritized appropriately and completed accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Manage Conflicts Review Processes: Assist attorneys and legal staff with identifying, evaluating, and resolving potential conflicts of interest, collaborating with Risk Management and the Office of the General Counsel when needed.
• Drive Quality & Consistency: Establish and maintain analysis protocols, review work product, and ensure high standards across conflicts search and analysis activities.
• Coordinate Complex Projects: Oversee large-scale conflicts analysis initiatives, ensuring effective organization, collaboration, and successful outcomes.
• Enhance Processes & Technology: Continuously evaluate and improve workflows, procedures, and systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.
• Support Training & Development: Partner with Business Intake & Conflicts teams to maintain process documentation, support cross-training initiatives, and help onboard and develop new team members.
• Provide People Leadership: Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel and department leadership to coach, mentor, evaluate, and support members of the conflicts analysis team.
• Contribute to Workforce Planning: Assist with identifying staffing needs, coverage requirements, hiring recommendations, and team resource planning.
• Support Reporting & Analytics: Help prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc performance, operational, management, and statistical reports.
• Provide Critical Coverage: Participate in a rotating supervisor on-call schedule and remain available to support urgent and confidential matters, including evenings and weekends, as business needs require.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Studies in business administration, project management, management, paralegal studies, legal assistance, finance, or a related discipline are preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience in conflicts analysis, conflicts searching, risk management, business intake, or a closely related process management environment.
• Leadership Skills: Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead teams, guide performance, and foster collaboration in a high-volume environment.
• Risk & Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of conflicts identification, analysis, and resolution processes within a professional services or legal setting.
• Organization & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholder groups.
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with conflicts search platforms is required; experience with Intapp products is preferred.

If you're excited to lead a critical risk management function, develop high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact as a Conflicts Supervisor, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range

Washington D.C.: $133,000 - $183,000

Los Angeles: $133,000 - $183,000

New York: $133,000 - $183,000

Chicago.: $133,000 - $166,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.