Job Description

Job Title: Conflicts Resolution Analyst

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Location: San Francisco, CA or New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Conflicts Resolution Analyst to support the Firm’s Conflicts of Interest Attorneys in reviewing and resolving conflict reports and related matters. This role plays a critical part in protecting the Firm and its clients by ensuring thorough conflicts analysis, proactive communication, and sound risk-based recommendations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong professional judgment, and delivers exceptional client service while managing sensitive and time-critical matters.

Key Responsibilities

Conflict Review & Resolution

• Review and analyze conflict reports, including those related to lateral hires, with a focus on entity roles, waiver language, and matter status.
• Conduct in-depth research on entities and affiliate relationships using commercial databases.
• Partner with attorneys to confirm matter details and develop well-reasoned conflict resolution recommendations.
• Advise attorneys on required resolution steps in accordance with Conflicts Counsel and OGC guidelines.
• Draft and review conflicts waiver language under Conflicts Counsel supervision.
• Implement ethical walls in compliance with Firm policies.
• Clearly document and communicate analyses and resolutions.
• Escalate complex or high-risk conflicts issues as appropriate.

Professional Development & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on conflicts regulations, new business trends, and developments within the legal industry.
• Utilize relevant technology to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and service delivery.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Continue developing expertise in conflicts analysis and risk identification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in issue spotting, legal research, and developing recommendations; prior conflicts experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Intapp Open Conflicts, ServiceNow, Dun & Bradstreet, LexisNexis, and/or iManage/SPM preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

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