Legal Staff Other in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Other in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Conflicts Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
The Conflicts Analyst at the law firm is an entry-level junior analyst role within the Risk and Compliance department. The primary responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the launch of Intapp for the department.
- Supporting the team in delivering an excellent new business risk process across the law firm.
- Conducting research via internal and external sources.
- Providing a first-round review of conflicts search results, identifying potential conflicts issues, and delivering conflict-of-interest reports to Compliance Counsel, General Counsel, and/or requesting Attorneys.
- Reviewing conflicts and assisting with the opening of new matters within Intapp and Elite 3E software programs.
- Reviewing new matters for compliance with relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules and regulations.
- Acting as an internal consultant to the business, providing advice and assistance in relation to conflict of interest and compliance issues.
- Determining when it is appropriate and/or necessary to escalate an issue to Compliance Counsel, the General Counsel's Office, or the Head of New Business Risk.

Education and Experience Information:
- Previous experience with Intapp and/or Elite 3E in a professional services environment is preferred but not required. Appropriate training will be provided by the New Business Risk Team and Compliance Counsel.
- Previous experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules and regulations is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven organizational skills with a proactive attitude.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize and multi-task with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable providing timely guidance in a busy global organization.
- Proficient in the use of Office 365.

Salary Information:
The annualized salary range for the Conflicts Analyst role is $52,000-$60,000. However, this is contingent upon the level of experience, practice group, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional Information:
The Conflicts Analyst role is a hybrid position available in any of the law firm's US offices. The law firm is a global entity with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services, employing over 2,750 people worldwide across 48 offices. The firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create an inclusive culture where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work. The law firm is committed to investing in employees' development through various learning opportunities, including on-the-job training, mentoring, and secondments to clients and global offices. The firm also emphasizes the importance of adhering to policies and procedures related to Information Security, Data Protection, and Quality Management, and requires employees to complete mandatory training as requested.