Overview

The Conflicts Analyst reports to the Sr. Conflicts Manager. The candidate would be a contributing member of BRG’s dynamic legal team. This position is full-time and can be based in Chicago, Dallas, or Washington, DC. This is a hybrid position that is required to come to the office on occasion as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research corporate affiliations of clients and parties using Capital IQ and/or Hoover's/D&B as well as cross-reference information using the internet.
• Perform routine conflicts of interest searches by identifying and validating party information; determining appropriate search criteria (Boolean operators); running searches and analyzing results for data to be included or excluded based on the policies and procedures of the General Counsel's Office.
• Verify that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent, accurate, and adhere to established standards and procedures for all conflicts of interest searches performed firm-wide.
• Assist and respond to the legal team and conflicts manager.
• Assist in maintaining data in Intapp by updating client/matter name changes and adding parties to existing matters.
• Uphold standards for searching and analyses on all requests by implementing and policing standards of accuracy, quality, and thoroughness.
• Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide optimum customer service and efficiency.
• Exhibit proficiency in the understanding and utilization of the conflicts database; including maintenance and updating of the database.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Four to five years of experience in risk management, research, reference library work, conflict searching, or related experience is preferred.
• Intapp for Conflicts is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Elite,3E, Bloomberg Law, Hoover's/D&B, World Check research software is preferred.
• Strict attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues; including the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ideal candidate must interact well with people at all levels with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of conflicts-of-interest, and business intake procedures in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
• Conflicts training will be provided.