[Hiring] Conflicts Analyst III @Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Role Description

The Conflicts Analyst III assists the Firm and its attorneys with compliance and risk management related to potential new business.

You will review, research and analyze new business and conflict submissions to identify potential ethical or business conflicts of interest and to ensure compliance with Firm policies and strategies. You will provide clear communication to firm attorneys and staff to resolve potential conflict and compliance issues. You will research corporate entities and family tree structures to determine related entities and run additional reports utilizing international business compliance software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and other members of the New Business & Conflicts team to identify potential ethical and business conflicts of interest presented by new business.
• Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake.
• Prepare well-organized and detailed conflict of interest reports and present information directly to Firm partners in a clear, concise manner while highlighting critical issues.
• Review and evaluate new business intake forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, firm policies, and business requirements.
• Review draft engagement letters and assist with maintaining engagement letter records.
• Ensure timely and efficient processing of new business requests.
• Work closely with the Firm’s Office of the General Counsel, department leadership, and other Intake Compliance team members regarding potential conflicts of interest and other risk and compliance matters.
• Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with department management, Office of the General Counsel, and Risk Management team regarding firm-wide training on new business intake and conflicts processes and procedures.
• Contribute to new business conflicts and intake process, procedure, and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Identify and support all customer service needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of conflicts analyst experience, preferably at a large law firm.
• Working knowledge of Intapp products preferred.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• A problem-solver with a strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of firm attorneys and staff.
• Ability to manage change within a dynamic and innovative organization while maintaining a commitment to the Firm’s core values.
• Strong interest and ability to learn new technologies as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is:
  • New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco: $76,000 - $115,000
  • Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle: $73,000 - $108,000
  • All Other US Locations: $71,000 - $103,000
• Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work.
• Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.
• We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
• This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.

How to Apply

If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers . Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.