Conflicts Analyst / Supervisor

HireNow Staffing•New York, NY

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst / Supervisor will play a central role in managing and strengthening the firm's conflict's function. This position focuses heavily on interpreting complex conflicts reports, applying the Rules of Professional Conduct, and independently resolving routine conflicts matters while escalating only highly complex issues when necessary . The role requires strong analytical judgment, deep familiarity with law firm conflicts processes, and the ability to manage high volumes of daily requests while maintaining strict compliance with professional ethics standards. This position also includes supervisory responsibility and participation in improving operational workflows within the conflicts department.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of conflicts management experience within a law firm
Demonstrated expertise analyzing complex conflicts reports , not solely generating them
Strong knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct related to conflicts of interest
Proven ability to independently resolve routine conflicts matters without frequent escalation
Experience working within mid-size to large law firm conflicts teams
Strong organizational and analytical skills capable of managing high-volume workflows
Bachelor's degree required
Familiarity with legal conflicts software such as Aderant or Elite
Ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior legal stakeholders
Stable employment history with no pattern of job hopping
Candidates coming from corporate legal departments or industries outside of law firms will not be considered

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising or mentoring conflicts analysts or legal operations staff
Demonstrated experience improving or modernizing conflicts workflows and internal processes
Ability to operate effectively in high-volume environments handling 30–50 conflicts inquiries per day
JD or LL.M. degree (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end conflicts clearance process to ensure compliance with ethical obligations and internal firm policies
Review and analyze complex conflicts reports to identify potential risks related to client representations and new matters
Independently resolve routine conflicts issues using sound judgment and ethical standards
Escalate complex or novel conflicts matters to the Office of the General Counsel when appropriate
Supervise and mentor members of the conflicts team, providing guidance and training as needed
Manage daily intake and review of conflicts inquiries in a high-volume environment
Work collaboratively with attorneys, legal operations staff, and firm leadership on conflicts analysis and risk management
Contribute to process improvements and modernization initiatives within the conflicts department
Ensure consistent documentation and tracking of conflicts decisions and approvals