Remote Legal Due Diligence Researcher

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Business Intake Researcher to support its Information Governance and risk management function. This fully remote role targets candidates residing in selected US states and offers an assignment of about six months with potential for permanent conversion.

You will conduct in-depth risk research on prospective clients, review SEC filings, and synthesize findings to assist attorneys and stakeholders in due diligence and intake decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience conducting risk assessment, investigative due diligence, corporate research, or similar analytical research.
• Experience using research platforms and public-record resources such as Lexis, Bloomberg, Dun & Bradstreet, TLO, SEC databases, or comparable tools.
• Working knowledge of KYC/AML concepts and due diligence practices.
• Ability to interpret financial information and review SEC filings.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive requests.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with legal conflicts, business intake, or professional-services risk management is a plus.
• Familiarity with Intapp or similar intake/conflicts technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on prospective clients, companies, and related entities to identify potential business and risk concerns
• Review corporate backgrounds, financial information, litigation and regulatory history, SEC filings, public records, and current news
• Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, concise research findings
• Support attorneys and internal stakeholders with due diligence related to new clients and matters
• Assist with research involving potential lateral hires, business combinations, and other special risk-related projects
• Partner with conflicts and business intake teams as needed to identify potential issues during the intake process
• Support additional Information Governance and risk management initiatives

Skills

Risk assessment experience

Investigative research

Analytical writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Bloomberg

Dun & Bradstreet

TLO

SEC databases

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Business Intake Researcher to support its Information Governance and risk management function. This fully remote role targets candidates residing in selected US states and offers an assignment of about six months with potential for permanent conversion.

You will conduct in-depth risk research on prospective clients, review SEC filings, and synthesize findings to assist attorneys and stakeholders in due diligence and intake decisions.