Global Conflicts Manager - Lead & Optimize Risk (Hybrid)

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestigious AM100 Law Firm in New York is seeking a Conflicts Manager to lead the conflicts of interest program, oversee a team of conflicts analysts, and ensure compliance with ethical standards across the firm.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in conflicts administration, supervisory experience, and deep knowledge of Intapp Conflicts, Intake, and Walls, with strong data management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced legal operations or compliance certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal conflicts administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong expertise in conflicts procedures, including Intapp Conflicts, Intake and Walls.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy in confidential environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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and integrity of conflicts and client engagement databases, ensuring timely updates and eliminating duplicate or outdated data.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.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Development

Data Management

Attention to Detail

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced certifications in legal operations or compliance (a plus)

Tools

Intapp Conflicts

Intake

Walls

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prestigious AM100 Law Firm in New York is seeking a Conflicts Manager to lead the conflicts of interest program, oversee a team of conflicts analysts, and ensure compliance with ethical standards across the firm.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in conflicts administration, supervisory experience, and deep knowledge of Intapp Conflicts, Intake, and Walls, with strong data management and communication skills.