Conflicts Clearance Analyst

Debevoise & Plimpton; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP seeks a full-time Conflicts Clearance Analyst for its Office of General Counsel in New York. The role supports new matter intake and lateral attorney hiring by identifying and resolving conflicts of interest, drafting waiver letters, and setting up information screens.

The position requires collaboration with attorneys and the Senior Conflicts Attorney, with a hybrid work model demanding three days in the office in New York.

Qualifications

• Experience in conflicts identification, analysis and resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review intake requests and clarify matter scope for new or existing clients.
• Analyze conflicts reports using firm databases and external sources.
• Prepare concise summaries for attorneys detailing potential conflicts and necessary resolutions.
• Draft and review waiver letters and engagement provisions for conflicts scenarios.
• Escalate unresolved issues to Senior Conflicts Attorney as needed.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Attention to detail

Legal research

Tools

iManage Conflicts Management/Elegrity

S&P Capital IQ

D&B Hoovers

Job description

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our Firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

The Firm is seeking a full time Conflicts Clearance Analyst to join the Office of General Counsel. As a member of the Office of General Counsel, the Conflicts Clearance Analyst is responsible for supporting new matter intake and lateral attorney hiring by helping to identify, analyze and resolve conflicts of interest in a timely manner. The Conflicts Clearance Analyst will also assist with drafting waiver letters and engagement letter provisions and setting up information screens, as needed.

In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, the Conflicts Clearance Analyst will work closely with the attorneys involved in particular matters, the Senior Conflicts Attorney, and other members of the Office of General Counsel and staff at the Firm. This role is based in New York requiring 3 days in office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review intake requests to ensure clarity regarding the matter for the new or existing client.
• Review and analyze conflicts of interest reports, and conduct research utilizing the firm’s conflicts databases, external sources and other resources, to help identify any potential conflicts.
• Prepare concise summary reports for the relevant attorneys identifying potential conflicts issues that require attention and possible resolution, and follow‑up with attorneys to ensure prompt resolution of conflicts issues, including whether waivers may be required.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing waiver letters and engagement letter provisions to ensure they adequately address conflicts scenarios, as well as follow‑up to ensure waivers are obtained as necessary. Establish information screens where required.
• Identify and elevate conflicts and unresolved issues to the Senior Conflicts Attorney and other members of the Office of General Counsel.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to articulate conflicts issues accurately, clearly and succinctly.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities needed to address complex conflicts questions.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be extremely detail oriented; issue‑tracking, follow‑up and resolution skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, demanding, deadline‑driven environment and to respond appropriately to shifting priorities.
• Aptitude for quickly learning about the Firm’s practice areas and how conflicts issues play out in each of those practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed to assist with urgent matters.

Specific Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn new software programs a must.

Experience Requirements

• Previous conflicts analysis, research, and resolution experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with iManage Conflicts Management/Elegrity, S&P Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers.