Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor(Law Firm) in New York, NY
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Overview
Job Description
Location
New York, New York, United States
Headcount
1
Seniority
middle
Expected close
Salary
100,000.00-130,000.00(USD)
Package Details
Bonus eligible & full benefits
NO visa sponsorship
Recruiting advice
Target Law Firm Conflicts Professionals Only - they need someone from law firms. Don't waste time on corporate legal departments or other industries. Focus on mid-size to large firms with robust conflicts teams.Emphasize Analytical Experience Over Technical- The General Counsel cares most about candidates who can analyze complex reports and make independent clearance decisions. They have staff who can generate reports - they need someone who can interpret them.5+ Years is the Floor- Don't submit anyone with less than 5 years of law firm conflicts experience. They are firm on this requirement.Supervisory Experience is Gold- They want someone who can lead the small conflicts team. Anyone with management or supervisory experience will stand out.JD is Nice but Not Required- The General Counsel would love a JD but they know it'll limit the pool. If you find someone with a JD they'll have more comp flexibility.Volume Matters- They handle 30-50 conflicts emails daily. Make sure candidates can handle high-volume fast-paced environments
Our client, a leading entertainment and media law firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor to join and help lead its conflicts function.
The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of law firm conflicts experience and strong expertise analyzing complex conflict reports, applying the Rules of Professional Conduct, and exercising independent judgment to clear matters without routine escalation to the General Counsel. This role also offers the opportunity to help modernize and strengthen the firms conflicts processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the firms end-to-end conflicts process, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and firm policies
Analyze complex conflict reports, identify potential risks, and independently resolve routine conflicts issues
Escalate highly complex or novel matters to the Office of the General Counsel as appropriate
Support and help lead the conflicts team, including mentoring and supervising team members
Contribute to process improvements and modernization initiatives within the conflicts department
Qualifications
5+ years of conflicts management experience in a law firm
Strong experience analyzing complex conflicts reports, not just generating them
Demonstrated ability to independently clear routine conflicts matters
Experience supervising or mentoring conflicts team members
Experience improving or modernizing conflicts processes is a plus
Bachelors degree required; JD or LL.M. a plus
Familiarity with conflicts software such as Aderant or Elite
Strong knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct related to conflicts
Ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, hands-on mindset with a willingness to take ownership of challenges
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