Senior Conflicts Analyst - Intake & Compliance

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick currently seeks a Conflicts Analyst III to support compliance and risk management related to new business. The role may be based in any U.S. West Coast office or remotely in the U.S. West, with preference for West Coast hours.

The successful candidate will review submissions, research entities and structures, and prepare clear conflict reports for firm partners, working with the New Business & Conflicts team to resolve issues and ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of conflicts analyst experience, preferably at a large law firm.
• Working knowledge of Intapp products preferred.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• A problem-solver with a strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of firm attorneys and staff.
• Ability to manage change within a dynamic and innovative organization while maintaining a commitment to the Firm’s core values.
• Strong interest and ability to learn new technologies as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and other members of the New Business & Conflicts team to identify potential ethical and business conflicts of interest presented by new business.
• Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake.
• Prepare well-organized and detailed conflict of interest reports and present information directly to Firm partners in a clear, concise manner while highlighting critical issues.
• Review and evaluate new business intake forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, firm policies, and business requirements.
• Review draft engagement letters and assist with maintaining engagement letter records.
• Ensure timely and efficient processing of new business requests.
• Work closely with the Firm’s Office of the General Counsel, department leadership, and other Intake Compliance team members regarding potential conflicts of interest and other risk and compliance matters.
• Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with department management, Office of the General Counsel, and Risk Management team regarding firm-wide training on new business intake and conflicts processes and procedures.
• Contribute to new business conflicts and intake process, procedure, and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Identify and support all customer service needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Orrick currently seeks a Conflicts Analyst III to support compliance and risk management related to new business. The role may be based in any U.S. West Coast office or remotely in the U.S. West, with preference for West Coast hours.

The successful candidate will review submissions, research entities and structures, and prepare clear conflict reports for firm partners, working with the New Business & Conflicts team to resolve issues and ensure policy compliance.