Conflicts Analyst

We are working with a boutique Law firm in New York that has an international client base. This is a great opportunity to join a growing GC function as an experienced Conflicts Analyst reporting directly to the Head of Conflicts. This role will have a lot of autonomy and visibility across the firm, as well as the ability to lead/supervise junior members of the conflicts team.

About the Opportunity:

The Conflicts Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the firm's compliance with ethical and legal standards by overseeing the conflicts process. This position involves the identification, resolution, and thorough documentation of potential conflicts arising from various activities, including new business intake, lateral hires, and ongoing matters. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the firm's conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Acting as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and providing guidance on the conflicts analysis process.
• Administering the firm's conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk.
• Collaborating on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management.
• Assisting 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.
• Entering conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conducting applicable research, and presenting findings to attorneys for review of conflict results.
• Leading periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff.
• Supervising the conflicts team and ensuring timely and accurate conflicts checks.

Education and experience required:

• 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.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and risk management.
• Experience with conflicts software.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling, please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office at: [email protected]

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.