Job Description
Job Description
Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Researcher II to join its Risk & Compliance team. This role supports the Office of the General Counsel and the Conflicts & New Business Intake Department by providing legal research, analysis, and guidance on conflicts of interest, ethics, compliance, and professional responsibility matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent research on corporations, government agencies, and individuals using internal and external sources to verify data.
- Maintain and update corporate hierarchies (family trees) in conflicts and billing databases.
- Analyze research findings and conflicts reports to identify and assess potential conflicts of interest for new matters and incoming hires.
- Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding conflicts results and advise on resolution strategies.
- Collaborate with Conflicts Department leadership on complex issues requiring further review by the Office of the General Counsel.
- Research mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcies; document findings in the conflicts database.
- Address thrust-upon conflicts and propose actionable solutions in coordination with Conflicts Attorneys and General Counsel.
- Track and document conflicts resolutions and related notes.
- Participate in special research and analysis projects as needed.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to work effectively across all levels of the firm.
- Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Team-oriented with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree strongly preferred; 4+ years of relevant law firm experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in conflicts research or a related role within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Proficiency with conflicts-related software and legal research tools; experience with Intapp Open is preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with standard research methodologies and procedures.