Job Description
Lateral Conflicts Senior Analyst The candidate will identify and resolve conflicts of interest associated with the hiring of new attorney and staff candidates. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. Work closely with candidates, sponsoring partners, and the Human Resources Department to identify and obtain information needed for lateral conflict clearance. Review and analyze and conflict search results associated with new lateral candidates. Prepare and distribute conflict analysis for lateral candidates. Organize and track the progress of lateral candidates through the clearance process. Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest. Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required. Assist in answering questions related to conflicts of interest, the business intake process, the lateral conflict clearance process, and other Firm policies. Assist transition partners with the disposition of departing attorneys' clients and matters. Identify and resolve conflicts of interest associated with new business intake as requested. Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest. Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest. Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate. Develop departmental procedures as required. Train and mentor Lateral Conflicts Analysts as required. Handle special projects and duties as assigned.
