Lead Conflicts Analyst

Husch Blackwell; Boston (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent-

Job summary

Husch Blackwell in Boston, MA seeks a Lead Conflicts Analyst to coordinate the full-cycle conflict-of-interest resolution, including advanced searches, review of results, research on potential conflicts, and documentation of outcomes.

You will liaison with attorneys and staff, track workflow, mentor team members, and support lateral hires. Requirements include a 2-year degree (4-year preferred) and 3–5 years in conflict resolution; competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience required.
• Ability to respond to requests requiring analysis of potential conflict of interest issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advanced conflict searches and complex projects with limited supervision.
• Review Conflict Results Report to identify true potential conflicts.
• Research materiality of potential conflicts and liaise with attorneys and staff.
• Document and organize conflict resolution workflows and maintain QA of packets.
• Mentor RM team and assist with lateral hires as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Research

Communication

Intapp Open

Education

2‑year degree

4‑year degree preferred

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

Lead Conflicts Analyst

The Lead Conflicts Analyst is responsible for full‑cycle coordination of all functions related to the conflict of interest resolution process, including advanced conflict searches, review of conflict results, research on potential conflicts, liaison with attorneys and staff, daily communication with management, documentation of conflict resolution, tracking workflow status, quality assurance of conflict packets, and support for lateral hires and departmental managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing advanced conflict searches and complex projects with limited supervision.
• Thorough review of Conflict Results Report to identify true potential conflicts for Intapp Open workflow intake requests and its predecessor system.
• When appropriate, conduct necessary research to determine materiality of potential conflicts.
• Contact the appropriate attorneys and/or assistants in an effort to clear potential conflicts.
• Communicate daily with the Manager regarding resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
• Thoroughly document and organize documentation regarding the resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
• Maintain telephone and personal contact with attorneys and staff on conflict of interest matters.
• Track status of outstanding or on‑going Work Flow requests.
• Review completed conflict packets for accuracy and fully documented processes in a quality assurance capacity.
• Assist with clearing potential lateral hires as assigned by Manager.
• Support, mentor and train others members of the RM team to accomplish tasks in support of RM program objectives.
• In support of Department Managers: plan, schedule, and assign daily work tasks as needed, including:
  • Assigning responsibility for special projects;
  • Coordinating Manager(s) to arrange for adequate coverage of all areas when staff are absent; assessing need for overtime.
• Facilitate miscellaneous services to clients, including new employee orientation and/or overview of RM Program.
• Report regularly to department management on team goals, objectives, projects, and accomplishments.
• Handle special projects assigned by the Director of Conflicts & Docketing Operations and Conflicts Managers.

Position Requirements

• 2‑year degree required; 4‑year degree preferred.
• 3‑5 years’ experience required.
• 5 years of progressively responsible related work experience preferred in order to gain the expertise needed to coordinate Firm‑wide conflict clearing process.
• Ability to respond to requests requiring analysis of potential conflict of interest issues.

Compensation and Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of California: $63,000 – $128,000
• State of Colorado: $58,000 – $103,000
• State of Illinois: $57,000 – $110,000
• State of Maine: $43,000 – $98,000
• State of Massachusetts: $63,000 – $120,000
• State of Maryland: $61,000 – $92,000
• State of Minnesota: $63,000 – $104,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $68,000 – $123,000
• State of New York: $58,000 – $126,000
• State of Vermont: $62,000 – $119,000
• State of Virginia: $41,000 – $119,000
• State of Washington: $61,000 – $115,000
• Washington, D.C.: $81,000 – $119,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus; however bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Full‑time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.