The Analyst, Conflicts Management will assist in providing an efficient and effective service to the Firm's Partners and offices in identifying and analysing potential conflicts of interest.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide all aspects of support to the Firm, Partners and offices with regard to conflicts management
- Assist and review all information submitted on Conflicts Management Requests (CMR) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that all required information has been provided and is accurate
- Identify and analyse all potential conflicts of interest and propose concise resolutions to Firm Attorneys in order to clear these conflicts in accordance with professional responsibility obligations and Firm policy
- Advance the clearance of conflicts of interest by directly communicating with Firm Partners
- Obtain waiver letters from Partners and clients when made necessary by jurisdictional guidelines, in order to facilitate New Business Intake (NBI) while protecting client relationships and the Firm's business interests
- Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the conflicts management process for internal documentation and audit purposes
- Adhere to all Firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and escalate issues to Management and the Director of Responsibility, when appropriate
- Process CMRs within the agreed Service Level Agreement
- Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies and procedures
- Provide support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, when required
Skills and experience:
- An undergraduate degree or relevant work experience in a related field
- Proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and online research tools
- Able to make effective and accurate decisions, exercise sound judgment, and provide reliable recommendations with guidance from team members and management when required
- Can demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to positively influence others
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service–oriented and collaborative approach
- Able to engage effectively and collaborate with team members locally and across other Centers
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing workloads, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively
- Able to leverage consultant resources and utilize information appropriately
- Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Can contribute ideas for process improvements and adapt readily to procedural and organizational change
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated through interactions with colleagues at all levels, including Partners and Management
- Can demonstrate positivity and a solution‑focused approach in all aspects of work
Reports to: Team Lead, Conflicts Management
Position type: Center Services
Development framework: Business Support
