About the Role
The Senior Conflicts Resolution Analyst supports department objectives by assisting Conflicts of Interest Attorneys in reviewing and resolving conflict of interest reports and other conflict-related issues. This role involves in-depth research, developing recommendations, and ensuring high levels of client service.
Responsibilities
- Review conflict reports to identify and analyze potential conflicts issues, including those involving lateral attorney and staff hires.
- Research entity affiliations and related information using commercial databases.
- Collaborate with attorneys to assess conflicting matters and develop resolution recommendations.
- Provide guidance on resolving conflicts issues in accordance with Firm policies and guidance from Conflicts Counsel and the Office of General Counsel.
- Document conflicts analyses and resolutions in a timely manner.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing conflicts waivers, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
- Implement ethical walls in accordance with Firm policies.
- Escalate complex or high-risk conflicts matters to Conflicts Counsel or Conflicts Resolution Attorneys as appropriate.
- Support departmental operations through participation in a shared coverage model, including availability outside standard business hours as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of conflicts, new business intake, and legal industry trends.
- Utilize relevant technology to improve collaboration, client service, and efficiency.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives that enhance services to clients, attorneys, and the Firm.
- Develop expertise in conflicts analysis, risk assessment, and professional judgment through increasingly complex matters.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant conflicts experience involving issue identification, research, and resolution recommendations.
- Experience with Intapp Open Conflicts, ServiceNow, Dun & Bradstreet, LexisNexis, iManage, and/or SPM preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in time-sensitive situations.
- Knowledge of conflicts principles, procedures, and risk management practices, with sound independent judgment and appropriate escalation of risk issues.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive Firm information with discretion.
Skills
- Conflicts resolution
- Issue identification
- Research
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Risk management
- Independent judgment
- Confidentiality
- Discretion
Location
- San Francisco
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $92k to $128k
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on first day
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits
- Adoption and fertility treatment options
- Backup child and elder care
- Global wellness program
- Free access to Talkspace and Calm apps
- Annual community service day
- Birthday holiday
- Education reimbursement annually
- Dedicated Talent Development team
- Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution
About the Company
- At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
- About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
- Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
- Commitment to Pro Bono: https://www.mofo.com/community/pro-bono
- The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation
Equal Opportunity
- We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.
