Senior Conflicts Analyst — Ethics & Risk Leader

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401k/Roth options

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is seeking a Senior Conflicts Analyst to join the Conflicts Team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on identifying and analyzing conflicts of interest related to new matters, lateral hires, and firm initiatives.

You will report to the Conflicts Manager and collaborate with counsel and staff across the firm. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in conflicts analysis and risk management, with strong knowledge of conflicts rules and experience with Intapp Open, Elite, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in conflicts analysis, risk management, or a related role within a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Expertise with conflicts systems such as Intapp Open, Elite, or similar platforms.
• Expertise with corporate research tools (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree or comparable resources).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to clearly explain risk and issues to non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of conflict resolution methods such as waivers and ethical screens.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced conflicts searches and analysis for new matters and lateral hires.
• Research and analyze corporate family structures, subsidiaries, and affiliations using multiple research tools.
• Review intake materials with a critical eye to identify potential conflicts of interest and assess risk.
• Prepare clear, well-reasoned written summaries and/or recommendations regarding routine conflicts issues.
• Support lateral hire conflict reviews, including coordination with HR and evaluation of portable and non-portable matters.
• Serve as a resource to junior analysts by providing guidance on search strategy, issue spotting, and documentation.
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries with professionalism, clarity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvements, quality control efforts, and testing of conflicts tools and workflows.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Risk management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Intapp Open

Elite

D&B Family Tree

Job description

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is seeking a Senior Conflicts Analyst to join the Conflicts Team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on identifying and analyzing conflicts of interest related to new matters, lateral hires, and firm initiatives.

You will report to the Conflicts Manager and collaborate with counsel and staff across the firm. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in conflicts analysis and risk management, with strong knowledge of conflicts rules and experience with Intapp Open, Elite, and