Governance Analyst II

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,955 - 125,507; Full time

Job summary

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is seeking a Governance Analyst II to provide subject matter expertise to the governance program. The position includes conducting conflicts checks, preparing reports, and managing records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in systems like Intapp and 3E.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, offsite with office visits based on business needs. A strong attention to detail and analytical skills are a must for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years law firm conflicts, governance, or records experience.
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to the governance program.
• Conduct conflicts checks for new client/matters.
• Communicate potential conflicts issues to attorneys and other parties.
• Document and maintain matter lifecycle data in various systems.
• Draft, analyze, and review engagement letters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Proactive work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Intapp

3E

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Job description

Governance Analyst II

Position Type: Full time, Non‑exempt, Offsite (work in‑office based on business needs). Must be within commutable distance to office

Schedule: Thursdays – Mondays; 8 AM (PST) – 5 PM (PST)

Residency Requirements: Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm’s discretion and the nature of the role. Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm’s discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range: $44.69/HR – $60.34/HR ($92,955.20 – $125,507.20 annually). The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The posted range is only one component of MTO’s Total Rewards package.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to the governance program, including conflicts checks, new matter intake, ethical walls, records management, outside counsel guidelines, and audit letters.
• Conduct conflicts checks for new client/matters, pitches, prospective attorneys, and professionals.
• Prepare and analyze conflicts reports to identify potential conflicts issues.
• Communicate potential conflicts issues to attorneys and other interested parties; assist with conflicts resolution.
• Document and maintain matter lifecycle data in Intapp, 3E, and other systems.
• Complete new business intake forms and provide administrative support for the intake review process.
• Draft, analyze, and review engagement letters; evaluate the need for ethical walls.
• Set up ethical walls in billing and document management systems; draft and circulate ethical screening memoranda firmwide.

Tools

• Proficiency with conflicts database systems (e.g., Intapp, 3E, Aderant, Legal Key) is required.
• Proficiency with records, intake, and secure file transfer systems (e.g., Intapp, 3E, FileTrail, Varonis, Kiteworks) is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive) and document management systems is desired.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree a plus.
• 3+ years law firm conflicts, governance, or records experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, interacting professionally with others.

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

Quiet office environment in a high‑rise building, seated the majority of the time.

Direct Reports

None

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of MTO to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of MTO.

Resume Submission Policy

Manger, Tolles & Olson LLP (MTO) does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd parties or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes and profiles received from 3rd parties or agencies will be considered property of MTO and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved agency with MTO, please contact a member of the MTO Talent Acquisition Team.