Conflict Attorney

Analysis Group

Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-10og78z eu4oa1w0"><div> Overview: <div> Make an impact at Analysis Group, where we provide our clients with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions to their most challenging business and litigation problems. Analysis Group is one of the largest private economics consulting firms, with more than 1,200 professionals across 14 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fort </div> <div></div> <div> <br> This non-practicing attorney works across key functional areas within the Legal Department to reduce risk to the firm, including intake and conflict processes, resolution of conflict issues, and review and maintenance of conflict restrictions in client agreements. This is a highly valued role on the conflicts team. The emphasis placed on the conflict process by firm partners and the unique nature of conflicts within the industry makes this a compelling opportunity. This position has direct exposure to the highest levels within the organization and offers an opportunity to play a key role in navigating increasingly complex conflict issues. </div> <div></div> <div> <br> Understanding the conflict process is essential to this role. Job Functions and responsibilities include: </div> <ul> <li><b> Conflict Analysis:</b> <ul> <li> Analyze new business for content integrity and necessary elements for complete conflict analysis.</li> <li> Perform research on all new cases, all parties associated with each case, including research on corporate affiliations, subject matter, law firms, and experts.</li> <li> Identify and analyze complex conflicts issues, compile, and analyze complex data, and furnish concise, detailed information in written report format.</li> <li> Facilitate discussions between consultants, provide guidance related to conflict concerns, and offer recommendations for resolution.</li> <li> Interact with the firm’s Conflict Committee</li> </ul></li> </ul> <ul> <li><b> Support of the Conflict and Legal Leadership Teams:</b> <ul> <li> Help guide conflict staff with addressing conflict search findings and issues encountered in case intake requests.</li> <li> Identify areas for improvement to processes and procedures and assist with implementing change.</li> <li> Provide mentorship and guidance to others within the department regarding conflicts and business issues, best practices, etc.</li> <li> Collaborate with other firm departments to advance initiatives or ensure compliance with firm best practices.</li> <li> Assist with presentations and trainings pertaining to conflicts and case intake.</li> <li> This position has a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the Boston office.</li> </ul></li> <li><b> Client Agreements:</b> <ul> <li> Support the Legal Dept. contracting team in their review of conflict restrictions in client agreements by providing feedback regarding terms restricting AG’s work in other matters, and when necessary, suggest alternative language that could ultimately work for both the client and AG.</li> <li> Maintain firm records regarding conflicts, engagement terms, etc.</li> <li> Review agreements for relevant information and potential changes and update the Conflict database as necessary.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <div> <b> Qualifications:</b> </div> <ul> <li> Juris Doctorate is required. License to practice law in the United States required.</li> <li> Minimum of 3 years substantive relevant experience required.</li> <li> Experience in conflicts, professional liability, or compliance role in a large law firm setting preferred.</li> <li> Experience with Intapp Risk products preferred.</li> <li> Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Microsoft Office Suite.</li> <li> Strong interpersonal and analytical capabilities; ability to look at “big picture” and think proactively and forwardly.</li> <li> Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem solving.</li> <li> Demonstrated success in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.</li> <li> Team focused attitude and strong customer service skills.</li> <li> Ability to be flexible, confident, and comfortable in a high demand, fast paced environment.</li> <li> Flexibility regarding work hours and schedule.</li> <li> Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.</li> <li> An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences.</li> <li> To the extent permitted by applicable law, eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.</li> </ul> <div> Analysis Group embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a deep and meaningful way. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. </div> <div></div> <div> <br> We provide equal access and opportunities regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical ability or disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, veteran and military status, or membership in any other class protected under applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. </div> : <br> <div></div> <ul> <li> Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.</li> <li> Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.</li> <li> The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)</li> </ul> </div></div>
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Updated
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Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial, Conflicts/Ethics
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
In-House