A&O Shearman Spain · 1 month ago
Conflicts Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expA&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm with nearly 50 offices worldwide. The Conflicts Manager will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Business Acceptance Unit, ensuring efficient conflict checking and onboarding processes while managing a team of analysts.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Supervising the day-to-day operational running of the BAU's processes (including conflicts and matter workflow using the firm’s conflict check and workflow system, Intapp)
Ensuring that (i) Analyst resources and (ii) workload are closely managed and that turnaround times, including for matter opening, are met. Confirming that Analyst service level targets are met. Coordinating day-to-day activities of Analysts assigned to conflict checks, matter inception, and matter maintenance, and monitoring workload during the course of each day
Monitoring general busyness levels of the BAU globally and liaising with the Senior Analysts and BAU team management in relation to the allocation of resources within the team to ensure the process runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible and that workload is managed and completed in a timely way
Monitoring business requirements regarding the Analyst Team and escalating any proposed adjustments/enhancements to the BAU Senior Manager and Head of Conflicts – US for consideration
Managing the Analyst Team’s absence approval process and making decisions regarding absence and overtime requests to ensure adequate resource coverage
Setting performance and development targets
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years experience in relation to conflicts of interest within a law firm environment is essential
Minimum of 2 (two) years experience in a managerial role within a conflicts environment
Substantial and detailed knowledge of conflict rules, systems, and processes
Specialized knowledge of the Intapp conflicts software
Strong people management skills
Commercially and practically minded, with the ability to see the bigger picture when needed
Ability to analyze facts and scenarios thoroughly—and quickly—and to proactively propose solutions to problems
Excellent task management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure
Collaborative, always working with BAU Management to attain goals and objectives with the wider global BAU team in mind
Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to motivate others and to communicate positively and effectively with team members, fee earners, and support staff
Willingness to work hard and take day-to-day responsibility for the BAU's key processes
A “can do” approach, with the ability to solve problems and look beyond practical and logistical challenges by suggesting and implementing solutions
The authority and credibility to lead people
Able to inspire confidence and respect from fellow team members
Enthusiastic, positive minded, self-motivated, and proactive
Benefits
A discretionary bonus
Paid leave
Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
A 401(k) plan
Company
A&O Shearman Spain
A&O Shearman transforma la manera en la que se practica el derecho, para asesorar a nuestros clientes en sus asuntos más complejos a nivel global.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase