A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to support its new business intake and conflicts review function. This role is critical to maintaining the firm’s ethical standards and risk management practices by identifying and evaluating potential conflicts of interest related to new matters, lateral hires, and other firm initiatives.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, and other members of the Conflicts and Intake team in a fast‑paced professional services environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Conflicts Analyst is responsible for reviewing and analyzing new business intake requests for potential conflicts of interest in accordance with firm policies and applicable ethical rules. This position conducts research using multiple internal and external sources and prepares clear, accurate conflicts analyses and summaries for attorneys and firm leadership. The role also supports special projects such as lateral onboarding and ethical wall implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze conflict search results generated through the firm’s conflicts and financial systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Review new matter intake submissions and identify potential conflict issues requiring further analysis

• Work directly with attorneys and legal staff to obtain and clarify information necessary to conduct thorough conflicts reviews

• Collaborate with Conflicts/Intake team members to evaluate attorney responses, recommend potential resolutions, and summarize next steps

• Follow up with attorneys, assistants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of conflicts matters

• Conduct research on prospective clients, related parties, and other entities using electronic databases and public sources

• Maintain data integrity to support accurate conflicts analysis and reporting

• Assist with conflicts‑related projects, including lateral attorney onboarding and the establishment and maintenance of ethical walls

• Support ongoing process improvements and other department initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 2–10 years of experience in conflicts, new business intake, or law firm operations preferred

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant may be considered if directly relevant to conflicts analysis

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to interpret and apply conflicts policies and ethical guidelines

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines simultaneously

• Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information

Technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook required

• Experience with Elite 3E, Smartsheet, or similar systems is a plus

• Comfort working with multiple databases and research tools

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: In compliance with California pay transparency laws, the pay range for this position will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process and prior to any offer of employment. Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits program, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings plans; paid time off; sick leave; and additional voluntary benefit offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Fair Chance & Equal Employment Opportunity

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.