Conflicts Analyst

Conflicts Analyst at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

As a key member of the Firm’s Conflicts Department and part of the Office of the General Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst plays a critical role in helping to detect and resolve potential conflicts of interest with respect to new business, incoming attorneys and other initiatives. This role is fast-paced and requires the ability to interface effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong client service approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepares conflict reports in connection with new business, incoming attorneys and other initiatives;
• Ensures that all information (e.g., party names, party positions, etc.) entered into the conflicts system is accurate;
• Utilizes internal and external resources for pertinent information relating to corporate relationships and structures on potential clients and other parties;
• Communicates with attorneys and other personnel regarding conflict check results, to gather any additional information or data for conflict checks and to clarify any discrepancies in the new business form;
• Assists with special projects, such as ethical walls;
• Participates in testing associated with the conflicts applications, software and new processes;
• Assists in maintenance and clean-up of the conflicts database (e.g., removal of duplicate parties, periodically confirming correct client names, etc.);
• Determines when it is necessary to elevate an issue to other members of the Office of the General Counsel; and
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing; equivalent experience will also be considered;
• At least 2-4 years of related professional experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated and ability to work well in a team setting;
• Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, management and staff;
• Ability to quickly learn new software and applications;
• Ability to perform well under pressure;
• Ability to handle various projects and shifting priorities; and
• Availability to work weekday evenings and weekends and additional overtime, as needed.

Work Arrangement & Compensation

This is a fully remote position, but that is subject to change. The hours for this position will vary based on geographic location but will require coverage across 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 plus overtime. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.

Key skills/competency

• Conflicts resolution
• Legal analysis
• Data accuracy
• Stakeholder communication
• Ethical walls
• Database maintenance
• Software testing
• Issue escalation
• Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented