Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Milwaukee Succeeds; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks a Lateral Conflicts Analyst to own the conflict research and identification process for onboarding lateral attorneys. The role ensures ethical conflicts are resolved prior to hiring decisions and supports portable client onboarding. Mentorship and process improvements may be involved.

The position requires handling day-to-day conflicts checks, collaborating with the Deputy General Counsel, CNB Senior Manager, and recruiting staff. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of conflicts analysis experience required.
• Experience with lateral conflicts analysis required. #L I-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Prepares initial conflicts summaries and identification of potential conflicts of interest for lateral attorneys and non-lawyers who are not bringing portable clients to the firm.
• Prepares initial conflicts summaries and identification for lateral partners bringing portable clients to the firm.
• Maintains and keeps several lateral candidate files organized.
• Works with new lateral partners and their assistants to assist in expediting the opening of priority portable clients once the lateral partner joins the firm.
• Ensures conflicts are properly identified and communicated to the candidate prior to start date.
• Coordinates ethics screens with CNB Senior Manager and other teams as needed.
• Communicates with sponsoring attorneys, recruiting staff and candidates regarding conflicts and onboarding.
• Assists with regular new business conflicts research and other related projects.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Lateral conflicts analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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US-Washington DC | US-CO-Denver | US-WI-Madison | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-NY-New York | US-IL-Chicago

ID 2026-3566 Category Legal Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours 40 Workplace Hybrid

Lateral Conflicts Analyst US-Washington DC | US-CO-Denver | US-WI-Madison | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-NY-New York | US-IL-Chicago ID 2026-3566 Category Legal Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours 40 Workplace Hybrid

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

The Lateral Conflicts Analyst has responsibility for the entire conflict research and identification process as it relates to the onboarding of new and lateral attorneys. With guidance from the firm's Deputy General Counsel, the Lateral Conflicts Analyst will ensure that all ethical conflicts have been resolved prior to a hiring decision, if necessary, and that candidates are aware of any potential conflicts related to portable or prospective clients. The Analyst also contributes to the intake of portable clients of lateral attorneys upon joining the firm. The Analyst may also contribute to conflicts research and identification as to the day-to-day new business of the firm, as needed. This person will also have the ability to independently execute and manage the entire lateral conflict check process at a very high level and is a mentor and go-to resource to the Lateral Conflicts Analyst position. Also, may be responsible for training new and junior level employees and be involved in the development and implementation of department process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares initial conflicts summaries and identification of potential conflicts of interest for lateral attorneys and non-lawyers (paralegals, assistants, etc.) who are not bringing portable clients to the firm. Provides support to sponsoring attorneys in resolution and clearing of conflicts and drafting of waiver letters. This includes performing corporate and conflicts database research on client and matter information provided by candidates, sponsoring attorneys and recruiting staff. This includes checking former and current work for potential conflicts.
• Prepares initial conflicts summaries and identification for lateral partners bringing portable clients to the firm, providing support to sponsoring attorneys in resolution and clearing of conflicts and drafting of waiver letters. This includes checking former clients and non-portable target clients for potential conflicts.
• Maintains and keep several lateral candidate files organized; be prepared to give updates or provide knowledge about status of any given candidate on very short notice.
• Works with new lateral partners and their assistants, as needed, to assist in expediting the opening of priority portable clients once the lateral partner joins the firm.
• Works with the Deputy General Counsel to ensure conflicts are properly identified and communicated to the candidate prior to start date.
• Works with the Supervisor, Lateral Conflicts and the CNB Senior Manager to ensure any needed ethics screens are erected as soon as candidate joins the firm.
• Works with sponsoring attorneys, recruiting staff and the candidate directly as needed.
• Ensures that that communication occurs between CNB and Information Governance/transfer teams regarding the onboarding of lateral files and the opening transfer clients and matters.
• Assists, as needed, with other duties related to the resolution and clearance of conflicts of interest issues, including regular new business of the firm.
• Assists the CNB Senior Manager in a wide range of research requests and other projects.
• Prioritizes and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of conflicts analysis experience required.
• Experience with lateral conflicts analysis required. #L I-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are accepting ongoing applications.

Milwaukee, Madison -$63,900 to $108,500

Chicago, Denver - $70,300 to $119,400

New York City, Washington, DC -$76,700 to $135,600

Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

We invite you to consider a career with Foley.

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