Conflicts Analyst

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP is a national, full-service law firm founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with marquee practices in investment management, litigation, and business. We are committed to smart growth, innovative thinking, excellence and integrity. With 225 attorneys and 180 business professionals, we proudly serve a diverse base of household-name clients, many of whom help shape the world of financial services and products, working together to produce achievements greater than the sum of our parts. Stradley Ronon is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Conflicts Analyst. The Conflicts Analyst will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and assisting with resolving potential conflicts of interest for new and existing clients, as well as managing the Firm's conflicts database. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal ethics, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to supporting the firm's business operations while ensuring compliance with professional standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform research regarding potential new clients, consistent with firm policy; conduct thorough and efficient conflicts checks for new client matters and new business opportunities, ensuring compliance with firm policies and ethical guidelines. Accountable for accurate conflicts analyses, completed in a timely fashion with sufficient care to detail and thoroughness so as to minimize risk to the Firm.Collaborate with attorneys and other departments to gather necessary information for the conflicts process, including assisting with resolving conflicts issues, ensuring all data is accurate and complete for thorough analysis.Identify potential conflicts of interest by analyzing client and matter data, advising attorneys on potential issues, and working to resolve conflicts in compliance with firm policies and ethical obligations.Maintain and update the firm's conflicts database, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of conflict searches, resolutions, and decisions.Perform conflicts searches and analysis associated with new attorney hires.Stay informed on changes in regulations and industry best practices related to conflicts of interest, ensuring the Firm's compliance with all relevant ethical guidelines and standards.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal or business-related field.Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a conflicts or legal support role within a law firm or similar professional services environment.Strong knowledge of legal ethics, conflict of interest rules, and professional responsibility guidelines (e.g., ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct).Experience using conflicts management software or databases (e.g., Intapp, 3E, or other legal technology platforms). Familiarity with Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Portal or other corporate-family or legal research tools. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex conflicts issues to attorneys and staff.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research and resolve conflicts of interest.Demonstrate familiarity with law firm engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, conflict waiver agreements, and basic elements of law firm structure and administrationDemonstrate ability to run conflicts searches with Boolean logic and review conflicts reports for potential conflicts of interest, take steps to resolve potential conflicts, and appropriately escalate issues if needed.

Created: 2025-03-06