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Conflicts Attorney/Analyst (Remote)

Conflicts Attorney/Analyst (Remote)

Hinshaw & Culbertson

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Conflicts Attorney/Analyst (Remote)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Department: Office of General Counsel / Risk Management
Reports To: Conflicts Resolution Partners/General Counsel
About the Role
We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our Office of General Counsel and support the firm's new business intake and enterprise risk management functions. This role plays a critical part in protecting the firm while ensuring a comprehensive, synchronized, and efficient new business intake process.
The position is best suited for an attorney who enjoys applying professional responsibility rules in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable managing a significant volume of conflicts reviews, and values practical, business-focused judgment. While support and escalation paths are available for novel or high-risk matters, this role is expected to independently clear the majority of new client, matter, and lateral hire conflicts.
This is a full-time, firm wide role with regular interaction across practice groups, intake, and risk stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Conflicts Intake & Clearance (Primary Focus)
  • Independently review and analyze conflicts for new clients, new matters, and lateral attorney hires in a high-volume intake environment
  • Apply firm policies and applicable rules of professional conduct to identify, evaluate, and resolve potential conflicts of interest
  • Clear routine and moderate-complexity conflicts and escalate higher-risk or novel issues with clear written analysis and recommendations
  • Communicate directly with partners, associates, and business professionals to obtain missing or clarifying information efficiently
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of conflicts data in the firm's conflicts and client/matter systems
  • Support lateral onboarding by reviewing prior-firm matters, coordinating data intake, and identifying potential ethical issues
  • Partner closely with new business intake, conflicts analysts, and firm leadership to meet turnaround expectations and service standards
Advisory & Risk Support (Secondary Focus)
  • Provide practical guidance to attorneys and staff on routine conflicts and new business questions
  • Support enforcement and monitoring of approved ethical screens
  • Contribute to training, documentation, and firm wide guidance related to conflicts and intake
  • Participate in workflow, process, and systems improvement initiatives as the firm continues to scale
Qualifications
  • J.D. required
  • 3+ years of relevant legal experience, with demonstrated exposure to conflicts, intake, ethics, or risk management
  • Working knowledge of U.S. rules of professional conduct and law firm conflicts standards
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under time pressure\
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
  • Prior conflicts or new business intake experience in a mid-to-large law firm environment
  • Familiarity with conflicts databases and intake workflows, preferably InTapp
  • Exposure to professional responsibility, ethics, or risk management matters
What We Look For
  • Sound judgment and the confidence to make clearance decisions within established guidelines
  • Attention to detail without losing sight of business realities
  • Responsiveness and reliability in a deadline-driven environment
  • Collaborative approach and comfort working with stakeholders across practices and seniority levels
As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Conflicts Analyst?

A: To succeed as a Conflicts Analyst, key technical skills include proficiency in data analysis, conflict resolution frameworks, and negotiation techniques, as well as knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Soft skills such as strong communication, active listening, and emotional intelligence are also crucial, enabling analysts to effectively engage with stakeholders, identify root causes of conflicts, and develop tailored solutions. By combining these technical and interpersonal skills, Conflicts Analysts can effectively mitigate risks, build trust, and drive positive outcomes, ultimately supporting their career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Conflicts Analyst?

A: A Conflicts Analyst typically starts as an entry-level analyst, conducting research and analyzing data to identify potential conflicts and risks, before progressing to mid-level roles such as Senior Analyst or Conflict Resolution Specialist, where they develop and implement conflict mitigation strategies. At the senior level, a Conflicts Analyst may become a Lead Analyst or Conflict Management Specialist, overseeing teams and developing organizational-wide conflict management policies. With experience and advanced skills, a Conflicts Analyst may pursue long-term career prospects in fields such as international relations, diplomacy, or organizational development, or transition into roles like Mediator, Arbitrator, or Conflict Resolution Manager.

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