[Hiring] Conflicts Analyst @Kennedys

Role Description

Kennedys is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Conflicts Analyst to join our Global Business Acceptance Team on a temporary, contract basis, carrying out new business intake processes across the Firm's Asia Pacific (APAC) offices. This role will last at least 3 months.

The role involves providing information, advice and guidance on the professional responsibility and commercial considerations relating to the intake of new business on a global scale. This temporary position requires the Conflicts Analyst to work hours that support the APAC Region, therefore would follow a schedule that aligns with their standard workday:

• Sunday-Thursday weekly schedule
• Eastern Time: 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM
• Central Time: 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
• Pacific Time: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the work of the team in delivering an excellent new business risk process across Kennedys
• Conducting research via internal and external sources
• Providing first-round review of conflicts search results, identifying potential conflicts issues, and providing conflict-of-interest reports to Compliance Counsel, General Counsel and/or requesting Attorneys
• Reviewing conflicts and assisting with the opening of new matters within Intapp and Elite 3E software programs
• Determining when it is appropriate and/or necessary to escalate an issue to Compliance Counsel

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Elite 3E in a professional services environment is preferred but not required
• Previous experience with Intapp Conflicts in a professional services environment is required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven organizational skills with a proactive attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable providing timely guidance in a busy global organization
• Proficient in the use of Office 365

Requirements

• The hourly pay range for this role is $25-$45/hr, contingent upon level of experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

• We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm
• Involvement in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference
• Culture and values that form a big part of who we are
• Investing in our people's development with a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning
• A variety of opportunities including secondments to clients and our global offices
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I)
• Support for our people to thrive at work