Senior Conflicts Analyst - Minneapolis, MN

Phase2 Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron in Minneapolis seeks a Senior Conflicts Analyst to join the Conflicts Team. You will perform advanced conflicts searches for new matters and lateral hires, analyze corporate structures, and prepare clear recommendations.

You will mentor junior analysts, support risk management initiatives, and help improve conflicts tools and workflows while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of conflicts analysis or risk management experience in a large professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of conflicts rules under professional conduct rules.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced conflicts searches and analysis for new matters and lateral hires.
• Research and analyze corporate structures, subsidiaries, and affiliations.
• Review intake materials to identify conflicts and assess risk.
• Prepare written summaries and recommendations on routine conflicts issues.
• Support lateral hire conflict reviews with HR and evaluation of matters.
• Mentor junior analysts on search strategy and documentation.
• Respond to inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvements and tooling/testing.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentoring

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Intapp Open

Elite

Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts Team. This position is critical to protecting the Firm by identifying and analyzing potential conflicts of interest related to new business intake, lateral hires, and other firm initiatives. The Senior Conflicts Analyst brings strong judgment, advanced research skills, and a collaborative mindset to support attorneys and business partners across the Firm. This position reports to the Conflicts Manager and works closely with Conflicts Resolution Specialists, Conflicts Counsel, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to take on a senior-level analytical role within a collaborative Conflicts Team. You will work on complex, high-impact matters, support Firm-wide risk management, and continue building deep expertise in legal ethics and conflicts analysis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 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.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

Salary:

The salary range for this position in Minneapolis is estimated to start at $76,000 - $98,000/year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.