Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a dynamic law firm committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives thrive. Our culture encourages growth and innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professionals to develop their careers while contributing to meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares initial conflicts summaries and identifies potential conflicts of interest for lateral attorneys and non-lawyers (paralegals, assistants, etc.) who are not bringing portable clients to the firm.
• Supports sponsoring attorneys in resolving and clearing conflicts and drafting waiver letters.
• Performs corporate and conflicts database research on client and matter information provided by candidates, sponsoring attorneys, and recruiting staff.
• Checks former and current work for potential conflicts.
• Prepares initial conflicts summaries and identifies for lateral partners bringing portable clients to the firm, supporting the resolution and drafting of waiver letters.
• Works with the Deputy General Counsel to ensure conflicts are properly identified and communicated to the candidate prior to start date.
• Ensures that communication occurs between CNB and Information Governance/transfer teams regarding the onboarding of lateral files and the opening of transfer clients and matters.
• Assists the CNB Senior Manager in a wide range of research requests and other projects.
• Prioritizes and executes tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of conflicts analysis experience required.
• Experience with lateral conflicts analysis required.
• Equivalent/relevant work experience may be substituted for lateral experience.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

About Foley & Lardner

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Am Law 50 law firm with over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. We focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. Foley is dedicated to delivering innovative legal services and fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity.