Conflicts Clearance & Risk 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 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.