Senior Conflicts Resolution Strategist

Morrison Foerster; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talkspace access

Calm app

Education reimbursement

Profit-sharing

Wellness program

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking a Senior Conflicts Resolution Analyst to support the Conflicts/New Business team. The role involves reviewing conflict reports, researching affiliations, and collaborating with attorneys to craft resolution recommendations.

Strong analytical and research abilities are essential. The individual will ensure high client service levels, draft waivers and guidelines, and implement ethical walls in line with Firm policies.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant conflicts experience involving issue identification, research, and resolution recommendations; conflicts resolution experience preferred.
• Experience with Intapp Open Conflicts, ServiceNow, Dun & Bradstreet, LexisNexis, iManage, and/or SPM preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in time-sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of conflict principles, procedures, and risk management practices, with sound independent judgment and escalation of risk issues.

Responsibilities

• Review conflict reports and analyze potential conflicts issues, including those involving lateral attorney and staff hires.
• Research entity affiliations and related information using commercial databases.
• Collaborate with attorneys to assess conflicting matters and develop resolution recommendations.
• Provide guidance on resolving conflicts issues in accordance with Firm policies and guidance from Conflicts Counsel and the Office of General Counsel.
• Document conflicts analyses and resolutions in a timely manner.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing conflicts waivers, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Implement ethical walls in accordance with Firm policies.
• Escalate complex or high-risk conflicts matters to Conflicts Counsel or Conflicts Resolution Attorneys as appropriate.
• Support departmental operations through participation in a shared coverage model, including availability outside standard business hours as needed.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intapp Open Conflicts

ServiceNow

Dun & Bradstreet

LexisNexis

iManage

SPM

Job description

Morrison Foerster is seeking a Senior Conflicts Resolution Analyst to support the Conflicts/New Business team. The role involves reviewing conflict reports, researching affiliations, and collaborating with attorneys to craft resolution recommendations.

Strong analytical and research abilities are essential. The individual will ensure high client service levels, draft waivers and guidelines, and implement ethical walls in line with Firm policies.