Conflicts Analyst

An experienced professional with a strong law firm conflicts background is needed to support new business intake, lateral hire reviews, and conflicts analysis within a sophisticated legal environment. Based in Austin, this position works closely with attorneys, conflicts professionals, and other business services teams to identify, research, analyze, and help resolve ethical and business conflicts of interest.

The Conflicts Analyst will manage detailed conflicts requests, research prospective clients and related entities, analyze lateral hire information, and communicate findings to attorneys and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information and multiple deadlines with professionalism.

New Business & Conflicts Analysis

Prepare, review, and finalize conflicts reports using an automated conflicts database.

Analyze new business conflict search requests for completeness and accuracy.

Work with attorneys and administrative professionals to obtain information needed to complete conflicts searches.

Support new business intake processes and related documentation.

Review conflicts search results and identify matters requiring additional analysis.

Research prospective clients, affiliated organizations, and other relevant entities.

Use internal and external research resources to verify entity information and relationships.

Prepare clear summaries of potential conflicts and issues requiring additional review.

Update conflicts, intake, and financial databases with accurate information.

Maintain detailed records supporting conflicts clearance and resolution.

Lateral Hire Conflicts

A significant component of this law firm conflicts position involves reviewing potential conflicts associated with lateral attorneys and other new hires.

Coordinate conflicts reviews for lateral attorney and new hire candidates.

Assist candidates with completing conflicts questionnaires and providing necessary information.

Coordinate with conflicts research professionals during preparation of lateral reports.

Analyze lateral conflicts reports and summarize relevant findings.

Identify potential conflicts requiring attorney or conflicts counsel review.

Communicate with attorneys sponsoring lateral candidates regarding outstanding issues.

Follow up with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate timely conflicts clearance.

Track unresolved items and identify additional issues that emerge during the review process.

Conflicts Resolution & Attorney Support

Work closely with conflicts attorneys and other stakeholders to review potentially problematic conflicts results.

Evaluate attorney responses and identify matters requiring additional research or clarification.

Assist with developing potential approaches for resolving conflicts issues.

Follow up with attorneys, administrative professionals, and team members regarding outstanding conflicts questions.

Respond to department inquiries accurately and professionally.

Communicate complex information clearly to attorneys and other stakeholders.

Maintain confidentiality when handling client, attorney, candidate, and business information.

Assist with special conflicts and risk-management projects as needed.

Team Support & Process Improvement

Collaborate with conflicts researchers, analysts, attorneys, and other risk professionals.

Assist with training and developing other team members.

Share knowledge and best practices related to conflicts research and analysis.

Help identify opportunities to improve conflicts workflows and information quality.

Balance new business, lateral hire, and other conflicts requests based on urgency and business needs.

Maintain accuracy while working under frequent deadlines and changing priorities.

Law Firm Conflicts Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

3+ years of law firm conflicts analysis experience preferred.

Experience with new business conflicts reviews and/or lateral hire conflicts strongly preferred.

3+ years of experience with Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, NetDocuments, or comparable risk-management technology highly preferred.

Strong understanding of conflicts research and analysis within a law firm environment.

Experience researching companies, affiliated entities, and other business relationships.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, administrative professionals, and lateral candidates.

Strong judgment when working with confidential or sensitive information.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.

Flexibility to work extended hours or provide weekend coverage when business needs require.

Position Details

Location: Austin, TX

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: 3+ years of law firm conflicts experience preferred

Primary Focus: New business and lateral hire conflicts

Technology: Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, NetDocuments, or similar platforms preferred

Schedule: Flexibility for extended hours and occasional weekend coverage may be required

This law firm conflicts opportunity is well suited for an experienced analyst who enjoys detailed research, problem-solving, and working directly with attorneys on sophisticated risk-management matters. The position provides meaningful involvement throughout new business and lateral hire reviews while offering opportunities to deepen conflicts expertise, contribute to team development, and take ownership of increasingly complex analyses.

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