Conflicts & Compliance Analyst (Legal Risk & Intake)
About the Opportunity
A large international law firm is seeking a Conflicts & Compliance Analyst to support new hire due diligence, conflicts analysis, client intake, and compliance activities across North America. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys research, risk analysis, and collaborating with attorneys, HR, and business teams in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating potential conflicts of interest, supporting attorney onboarding, assisting with anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and ensuring adherence to professional responsibility requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lateral Hire & Attorney Onboarding Support
- Perform confidential conflicts and compliance reviews for attorney and professional staff candidates.
- Analyze candidate disclosures, client lists, and matter histories.
- Conduct conflicts searches and summarize findings for firm leadership and risk teams.
- Research corporate relationships and ownership structures to support conflicts analysis.
- Track candidate status and maintain accurate records in the firm's conflicts and intake systems.
- Coordinate with HR, recruiting, risk, and business teams throughout the onboarding process.
- Assist with ethical walls, information barriers, and matter access restrictions.
- Provide onboarding support and training related to conflicts procedures and intake processes.
Conflicts & New Business Intake
- Review conflict check requests and matter-opening submissions.
- Conduct conflicts searches and analyze potential issues involving current and former clients.
- Research corporate family structures and related entities.
- Communicate with attorneys and stakeholders to obtain necessary information.
- Escalate complex conflicts issues with clear analysis and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails within firm systems.
- Support high-volume matter intake and prioritization efforts.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Compliance
- Conduct client due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) research.
- Verify client identities and ownership structures.
- Research politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions risks, and high-risk entities.
- Assist with risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Maintain AML documentation and compliance records.
- Support ongoing client monitoring and periodic reviews.
Additional Projects
- Assist with marketing and business development conflicts reviews.
- Support special projects and departmental initiatives.
- Provide coverage for team workflows and shared inbox management as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- College degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience in legal conflicts, compliance, risk management, legal intake, or a related legal operations role.
- Strong understanding of attorney conflicts of interest and professional responsibility principles.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred
- Experience with conflicts management software, particularly Intapp or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of AML, KYC, sanctions, and regulatory compliance processes.
- J.D., paralegal certificate, or other legal training.
- Prior law firm experience.
What You'll Bring
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling highly confidential information.
- Strong customer-service mindset and collaborative approach.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Commitment to accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Comfort working with diverse teams in a global organization.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance programs
- Additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.