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Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at The ONeil Search Group
Title: Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor
Company: The ONeil Search Group
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor needed at a boutique law firm in NY.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in conflicts management within a law firm
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manage the firm’s conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- Administer the firm’s conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk.
- Monitor regulatory and ethical developments affecting conflicts management and ensure firm compliance.
- Collaborate on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management.
- Review conflicts reports to eliminate extraneous information and highlight potential red flags.
- Analyze conflict reports and evaluate conflicts of interests under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and other legal authorities.
- Resolve common conflicts issues and escalate complex issues to the Office of the General Counsel for further review and resolution.
- Evaluate and determine whether conflicts are waivable and assist with preparing conflict waivers.
- Assist the Office of the General Counsel in determining when screening or conflicts waivers are necessary to ensure all decisions align with ethical and regulatory requirements.
- Act as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and provide guidance on the conflicts analysis process.
- Enter conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conduct applicable research, and present findings to attorneys for review of conflict results.
- Lead periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff.
- Supervise the conflicts team and ensure timely and accurate conflicts checks.
- Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of conflicts staff hires.
- Conduct annual performance reviews of the conflicts staff.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in conflicts management within a law firm.
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD or LL.M degree preferred.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct governing conflicts of interest and authorities interpreting those rules.
- Experience evaluating conflicts of interest for mid- to large-sized law firms.
- Strong understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and risk management.
- Experience with conflicts software (e.g., Elite, Aderant, Aderant Expert Sierra) and legal research tools. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and iManage.
SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work under time constraints.
- Ability to interact with attorneys and staff at all levels.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
