New Business & Conflicts Analyst

Overview

In this role you will support the New Business & Conflicts team by identifying and resolving potential conflicts arising from new client and matter intake, as well as AML/KYC obligations. You will be the first point of analysis for conflicts searches and client due diligence, collaborating with global offices. This is a foundational risk-management position with exposure to a broad client base in tech and life sciences and clear development potential within a leading global law firm. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict of interest searches for new client intake, new matters, and hires using the conflicts database and third-party research tools
• Analyze search results to identify potential conflicts and select relevant hits
• Perform corporate research (entity structure, ownership, affiliates) and AML/KYC checks on prospective clients in line with firm policy and regulatory requirements
• Process new client and matter intake requests with accurate entry of client, matter, and billing information
• Liaise with attorneys, billing, and other admin teams to gather information needed to clear and open new clients and matters
• Support process improvements and participate in special projects related to new business intake and conflicts

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience in law firm conflicts, risk, or business intake preferred
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional interaction with attorneys and staff
• Sound independent judgment and issue escalation ability
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage high-volume workload, work under time pressure, and maintain confidentiality

• strong communication
• professionalism in interactions with all levels
• confidentiality
• conflicts database usage
• AML/KYC screening
• corporate research

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