Conflicts Specialist

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

* Gather information from established databases and from attorneys involved in order to establish whether a conflict of interest exists

* Assess whether new mandates (and/or changed circumstances in pending mandates) can be accepted in the context of conflicts, regulatory rules and internal policies

* Perform research in public databases and in the Firm's conflict management systems. Analyze findings and present results in a timely and organized fashion.

* Respond to questions regarding conflicts of interest and other engagement risk issues

* Provide ad hoc reports on clients, including financial, business trends and marketing support

* Establish and maintain information barriers

* Assist with Lateral Hire conflict checks

* Train new staff members

* Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

* Four year degree from competitive school with strong GPA

* Minimum of three years' relevant experience, ideally at a large international law firm

* Proficiency in the use of databases desired

* Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with all members of the Firm, both orally and in writing

* Keen attention to detail essential

* Ability to gather and analyze information and to use the results of that analysis to make effective decisions and find innovative solutions to problems

* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure

* Ability to form and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues and internal clients

ADA Requirements:

* Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances

* Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment

* Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption

* Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals

* Ability to carry light files, small objects and supplies a short distance

* Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs

Employment Status:

* Exempt

* Hybrid