Conflicts Manager

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestigious AM100 Law Firm is seeking a Conflicts Manager in New York, a hybrid role leading a team of conflicts analysts. You will oversee conflicts checks, onboarding, and data integrity across engagement and client records.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in conflicts administration, strong leadership, and proficiency with Intapp Conflicts/Intake/Walls. Collaboration with HR and OGC is essential to maintain compliance and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced training in legal operations or compliance is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in legal conflicts administration, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Hands-on experience with Intapp Conflicts, Intake, and Walls.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of Conflicts Analysts with ongoing feedback.
• Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of conflict reports for new business intake and onboarding.
• Act as primary contact for attorneys and staff on conflict inquiries.
• Coordinate projects including conflict system upgrades and process improvements.
• Maintain accuracy of conflicts and client engagement databases.
• Implement ethical walls and risk management with the OGC.
• Conduct conflict checks using internal and external sources.
• Contribute to hiring, training, and performance processes with HR/OGC.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict management

Training & development

Data analysis

Conflict checks

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

HR collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Legal operations certification (plus)

Tools

Intapp Conflicts

Intapp Intake

Intapp Walls

Job description

Title: Conflicts Manager (Global Law Firm)

Location: New York (Hybrid)

Company: Prestigious AM100 Law Firm

Comp Package: Base Salary up to $200K, Full Benefits, Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K+, etc.

Summary

The Conflicts Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the firm’s conflicts of interest processes, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and minimizing risk exposure. This position manages a team of Conflicts Analysts and serves as a trusted resource for attorneys and firm leadership on conflict-related issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in legal conflicts management, with a strong ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage complex data with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities For Conflicts Manager (Global Law Firm)

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of Conflicts Analysts, providing ongoing training, performance feedback, and career development.
• Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of conflict reports related to new business intake, attorney onboarding, and other firm initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for attorneys and staff regarding conflict inquiries, ensuring clear communication and high service standards.
• Coordinate and lead departmental projects, including conflict system upgrades and process improvements from initiation to completion.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of conflicts and client engagement databases, ensuring timely updates and eliminating duplicate or outdated data.
• Implement and manage ethical walls and other risk management procedures in coordination with the OGC.
• Conduct conflict checks using internal and external sources, analyzing corporate structures and relationships for potential conflicts.
• Contribute to hiring, training, and performance management processes in partnership with HR and OGC leadership.

Qualifications For Conflicts Manager (Global Law Firm)

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced training or certifications in legal operations or compliance a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal conflicts administration, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong expertise in conflicts procedures and best practices, with hands-on experience using Intapp Conflicts, Intake, and Walls.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high degree of accuracy in data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)