Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor

Job Description:

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Manage the firm’s conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.  
• Administer the firm’s conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency.  
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk.
• Monitor regulatory and ethical developments affecting conflicts management and ensure firm compliance.
• Collaborate on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management.
• Review conflicts reports to eliminate extraneous information and highlight potential red flags.
• Analyze conflict reports and evaluate conflicts of interests under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and other legal authorities.
• Resolve common conflicts issues and escalate complex issues to the Office of the General Counsel for further review and resolution.  
• Evaluate and determine whether conflicts are waivable and assist with preparing conflict waivers.
• Assist the Office of the General Counsel in determining when screening or conflicts waivers are necessary to ensure all decisions align with ethical and regulatory requirements.  
• Act as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and provide guidance on the conflicts analysis process.  
• Enter conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conduct applicable research, and present findings to attorneys for review of conflict results.
• Lead periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff.  
• Supervise the conflicts team and ensure timely and accurate conflicts checks.  
• Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of conflicts staff hires.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of the conflicts staff.  
• Other responsibilities as assigned.  

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in conflicts management within a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or LL.M degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct governing conflicts of interest and authorities interpreting those rules.
• Experience evaluating conflicts of interest for mid- to large-sized law firms.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and risk management.  
• Experience with conflicts software (e.g., Elite, Aderant, Aderant Expert Sierra) and legal research tools. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and iManage.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work under time constraints.
• Ability interact with attorneys and staff at all levels.  
• Proven leadership and team management experience.