Conflicts Researcher II: Research & Compliance

SourcePro Search, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a motivated Conflicts Researcher II with a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of research experience in a law firm environment. The role supports the Office of the General Counsel, Risk & Compliance, and Conflicts and New Business Intake with legal research, analysis, and counseling on conflicts of interest and ethics.

The candidate will conduct thorough research on corporations, agencies, and individuals, maintain conflicts data, and advise attorneys on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (strongly preferred).
• At least 2 years of research in a law firm or equivalent professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct thorough research of corporations, government agencies, and individuals using internal and external resources.
• Update data in corporate hierarchies and conflicts databases.
• Analyse research results to identify existing or potential conflicts of interest for firm engagements and hires.
• Communicate findings to attorneys and staff and advise on conflicts and steps to resolve them.
• Consult with Conflicts Dept. management on complex issues needing guidance from the Office of the General Counsel.
• Inform attorneys of special circumstances surrounding conflicts issues.
• Conduct proactive research on mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcies and document findings.
• Analyse thrust-upon conflicts and propose resolutions with attorneys and the Office of the General Counsel.
• Maintain resolution notes for each conflicts request; handle additional research projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp Open

Microsoft Office

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a motivated Conflicts Researcher II with a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of research experience in a law firm environment. The role supports the Office of the General Counsel, Risk & Compliance, and Conflicts and New Business Intake with legal research, analysis, and counseling on conflicts of interest and ethics.

The candidate will conduct thorough research on corporations, agencies, and individuals, maintain conflicts data, and advise attorneys on