Lateral Conflicts & Onboarding Analyst

Foley & Lardner LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst - Lateral to lead the conflict research and identification process for onboarding lateral attorneys and portable clients. You will perform or supervise high‑level conflict checks and draft waiver letters in coordination with sponsoring attorneys and the Deputy General Counsel.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a dynamic firm environment, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of conflicts analysis experience required.
• Experience with lateral conflicts analysis required.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain 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.
• Once a lateral partner joins the firm, the conflicts analyst – lateral may work with the new lateral partner and his/her assistant directly to assist in expediting the opening of priority portable clients.
• 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 of transfer clients and matters.
• As needed, may assist 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.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in dynamic environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Lateral conflicts analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst - Lateral to lead the conflict research and identification process for onboarding lateral attorneys and portable clients. You will perform or supervise high‑level conflict checks and draft waiver letters in coordination with sponsoring attorneys and the Deputy General Counsel.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a dynamic firm environment, with a focus on