Conflicts Analyst II

About the role

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflicts research and analysis
• Perform detailed research and analysis related to potential new business to identify possible ethical and business-related conflicts of interest
• Verify search accuracy and compliance
• Ensure conflicts searches are complete, consistent, and aligned with Firm policies and established procedures
• Prepare clear written analyses
• Create well-organized summaries and reports that help attorneys evaluate and resolve potential conflicts issues
• Support business intake processing
• Manage requests for conflicts searches, conduct the necessary research, and complete business intake forms to facilitate matter openings
• Collaborate on time-sensitive matters
• Follow up with attorneys and department colleagues to clarify conflicts issues and help move matters toward resolution
• Career development
• Represent the department professionally
• Maintain responsive communication
• Support team development
• Contribute to special initiatives

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.

Experience: Two to three years of experience in risk management, research, reference library services, conflicts analysis, or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

Research and analytical ability: Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex information and identify potential risks.

Attention to detail and accuracy: Ability to review large volumes of information carefully while maintaining precision and consistency.

Communication skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings in an organized and concise manner.

Collaboration and professionalism: Comfort working with colleagues and attorneys across levels while maintaining discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Judgment and problem-solving: Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities when evaluating potential conflicts or business considerations.

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment: Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible as priorities evolve.

Customer service mindset: A proactive, responsive approach to supporting attorneys and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex information and identify potential risks.

Ability to review large volumes of information carefully while maintaining precision and consistency.

Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings in an organized and concise manner.

Comfort working with colleagues and attorneys across levels while maintaining discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities when evaluating potential conflicts or business considerations.

Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible as priorities evolve.

A proactive, responsive approach to supporting attorneys and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement.

Pay

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Los Angeles. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations.

Compensation Range: Los Angeles: $67,000 - $105,000

Schedule

Willingness to work overtime during evening hours or weekends when business needs require.

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.