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About the Role
The New Business & Conflicts Analyst supports Wilson Sonsini's New Business and Conflicts team in identifying, evaluating, and resolving potential conflicts of interest. This foundational role within the firm's risk management function offers direct exposure to the firm's client base and a clear path for professional development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct conflict of interest searches in connection with new client intake, new matter opening, and lateral attorney/staff hires, using the firm's conflicts database and relevant third-party research tools
- Analyze search results to identify potential conflicts for relevant hit selections
- Perform corporate research (e.g., entity structure, ownership, affiliates) and conduct AML/know-your-client (KYC) checks on prospective clients in accordance with firm policy and applicable regulatory requirements
- Process new client and new matter intake requests, ensuring accurate and timely entry of client, matter, and billing information into the firm's accounting/intake database
- Liaise with attorneys, billing personnel, and other administrative departments to gather information necessary to clear and open new clients and matters
- Support process improvements and assist with special projects related to new business intake and conflicts as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1+ years of relevant experience in a law firm conflicts, risk, or business intake function preferred
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex corporate and ownership information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys and staff at all levels
- Sound independent judgment and the ability to identify issues requiring escalation
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload, work efficiently under time pressure, and maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Skills
- Conflicts analysis
- Risk management
- Business intake
- Corporate research
- AML/KYC compliance
- Database management
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Confidentiality
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1+ years preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
About the Company
- Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide.
- We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
- The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe.
- Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.