Hiring Conflicts Clearance Analyst

About the role

The Hiring Conflicts Clearance Analyst will handle the conflicts clearance process for experienced hires including associates, summer associates and incoming first year associates on a Firm-wide basis. This position assists with business services professionals hires, counsel and partners.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and obtains waivers and establishes ethical walls as needed.
• Conducts conflict clearance for experienced hires including associates, summer associates and incoming first year associates, Firm-wide.
• Communicates with candidates to ensure accurate and thorough completion of the prior work experience ("PWE") form to ensure that conflicts can be run properly.
• Reviews resumes and PWE form and follows up with the candidate for additional information as necessary.
• SUBMIT requests for conflicts check to the Conflicts Department.
• Reviews and analyzes the conflict reports for potential ethical or business issues.
• Congnrols and facilitates the conflict clearance process between the candidate, Legal Hiring Department and partners.
• Interacts with Legal Hiring Department personnel to provide progress updates of conflict check status.
• Congnrols and follows up with partners with regard to issues related to potential ethical or business conflicts and ethical wall/waiver requests.
• Prestes and finalizes documents for new hire orientation.
• Consults with attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conflicts of interest and issues
Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs, with flexibility and skills to learn new and proprietary software programs such as the Hiring Conflicts Assistance Tool and online PWE System
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in communicating with Firm attorneys and business services professionals
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of two years of related experience

Skills

Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conflicts of interest and issues
Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs, with flexibility and skills to learn new and proprietary software programs such as the Hiring Conflicts Assistance Tool and online PWE System

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
Generous paid time off.
Paid leave options, including parental.
In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Robust well-being classes and programs.
Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000

Schedule

Hybrid