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About Us

Founded nearly fifty years ago, Frankfurt Kurnit has long been recognized as a leading firm on the cutting edge of entertainment, media, advertising, IP, digital technology, and the legal profession. With offices in New York City and Los Angeles, the firm’s attorneys combine deep industry knowledge, passion for their areas of expertise, and results-driven advice to guide clients through complex issues, transactions, and disputes.

Frankfurt Kurnit receives praise annually from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and other respected ranking services. Seramount has included us in its “Best Law Firms for Women” list 12 times, including the past four years in a row. Crain’s New York Business has included us in its “Best Places to Work” list for 10 of the past 11 years. And the Los Angeles Business Journal has included us in its “Best Places to Work” list three times.

About the Opportunity

The Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the firm’s compliance with ethical and legal standards by overseeing the conflicts process. This position involves the identification, resolution, and thorough documentation of potential conflicts arising from various activities, including new business intake, lateral hires, and ongoing matters. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively manage the conflict resolution process, demonstrating a proactive approach and a willingness to undertake hands-on responsibilities to ensure the seamless execution of operational activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the firm’s conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Administer the firm’s conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk.
• Monitor regulatory and ethical developments affecting conflicts management and ensure firm compliance.
• Collaborate on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management.
• Review conflicts reports to eliminate extraneous information and highlight potential red flags.
• Analyze conflict reports and evaluate conflicts of interests under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and other legal authorities.
• Resolve common conflicts issues and escalate complex issues to the Office of the General Counsel for further review and resolution.
• Evaluate and determine whether conflicts are waivable and assist with preparing conflict waivers.
• Assist the Office of the General Counsel in determining when screening or conflicts waivers are necessary to ensure all decisions align with ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Act as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and provide guidance on the conflicts analysis process.
• Enter conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conduct applicable research, and present findings to attorneys for review of conflict results.
• Lead periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff.
• Supervise the conflicts team and ensure timely and accurate conflicts checks.
• Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of conflicts staff hires.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of the conflicts staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work under time constraints.
• Ability interact with attorneys and staff at all levels.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in conflicts management within a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or LL.M degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct governing conflicts of interest and authorities interpreting those rules.
• Experience evaluating conflicts of interest for mid- to large-sized law firms.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and risk management.

• Experience with conflicts software (e.g., Elite, Aderant, Aderant Expert Sierra) and legal research tools. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and iManage.

SALARY

The base salary for this position is $100,000 - $130,000.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and training.

This is a hybrid position; in-office Tuesday–Thursday and as otherwise needed.

Frankfurt Kurnit offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending, and retirement plans.

TO APPLY: Direct applicants (no recruiters) may apply to this position by clicking “Apply” below or on the upper right side on this posting. Your submission must include a resume and a cover letter addressed to Oris Diaz, Director of Human Resources. If you have any questions or need additional information about this position, please send an e-mail to humanresources@fkks.com.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Frankfurt Kurnit is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.