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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz · 2 months ago

Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is a boutique law firm servicing a wide range of industries. The Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing the conflicts process to ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards, involving the identification, resolution, and documentation of potential conflicts.

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Responsibilities

Manage the firm’s conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards

Administer the firm’s conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency

Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk

Monitor regulatory and ethical developments affecting conflicts management and ensure firm compliance

Collaborate on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management

Review conflicts reports to eliminate extraneous information and highlight potential red flags

Analyze conflict reports and evaluate conflicts of interests under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and other legal authorities

Resolve common conflicts issues and escalate complex issues to the Office of the General Counsel for further review and resolution

Evaluate and determine whether conflicts are waivable and assist with preparing conflict waivers

Assist the Office of the General Counsel in determining when screening or conflicts waivers are necessary to ensure all decisions align with ethical and regulatory requirements

Act as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and provide guidance on the conflicts analysis process

Enter conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conduct applicable research, and present findings to attorneys for review of conflict results

Lead periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff

Supervise the conflicts team and ensure timely and accurate conflicts checks

Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of conflicts staff hires

Conduct annual performance reviews of the conflicts staff

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Legal ethics knowledgeConflicts managementLeadership experienceConflicts software proficiencyAnalytical skillsMulti-tasking abilityOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills