Conflicts Analyst

Hanson Bridgett LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join its Risk Management Department, the hub through which conflicts of interest checks are processed for new clients, new matters, lateral hires, and other special projects. The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for running conflicts searches, performing corporate research, and identifying potential conflicts for attorney review, while supporting the firm’s broader new business intake (NBI) and risk management functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and has working familiarity with enterprise conflicts and intake platforms such as Intapp or iManage. As a firm at the forefront of applying AI in the practice of law, we are looking for someone who is comfortable leveraging generative AI tools (such as Claude and Microsoft Copilot) to enhance research, data analysis, and day-to-day workflows. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Legal Operations, with guidance from the General Counsel. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the option to work remotely on days when in-person attendance is not required, subject to supervisor approval. The role requires California residency and will be designated to one of Hanson Bridgett’s eight office locations. Employees must be available for in-person meetings and office functions as needed. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Perform time-sensitive and thorough research and data analysis relating to the firm’s new business, lateral hires, and other special projects to ensure the firm minimizes risk and identifies possible ethical and business-related conflicts of interest. Conduct conflicts searches in the firm’s internal conflicts database for new business, lateral hires, business development, and special project requests; review and filter search results to eliminate false hits and surface true potential conflicts. Prepare clear, concise reports and summaries of research for attorney review; communicate with attorneys and team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of conflict reports. Coordinate the tracking of engagement letters, waiver letters, disclosure letters, Outside Counsel Guidelines and other new business or risk-management-related documentation. Assist attorneys with drafting waiver and consent communications using firm templates (subject to Attorney and General Counsel review). Research prospective clients, related parties, and other entity names in internal and external databases to identify potential issues, confirm corporate affiliations and ownership structures, and ensure data integrity. Maintain the conflicts database, including party information, client/matter narratives, and conflicts resolution notes, and assist with reconciliation, deduplication, and clean-up projects. Work on special projects under the direction of the Senior Manager of Legal Operations and/or General Counsel. Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 1–3 years of law firm conflicts experience, or comparable experience in a law firm Risk Management, New Business Intake, or Compliance function. Candidates with strong analytical backgrounds and a demonstrated interest in legal risk management will also be considered. Working experience with an enterprise conflicts/intake platform (e.g., Intapp Conflicts/Intapp Intake, Elite 3E, Aderant Sierra, LegalKey, iManage Conflicts & Intake). Comfort using generative AI tools—including Claude and Microsoft Copilot—to support research, summarization, data analysis, and workflow efficiency, with an understanding of responsible-use principles in a legal/confidential environment. Familiarity with the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and general concepts relating to conflicts of interest and waivers. Comfort using corporate research tools such as Capital IQ, Dun & Bradstreet/Hoovers as well as open-source tools. Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills, with the ability to interpret information and elevate questions appropriately. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate concisely, accurately, and professionally with lawyers and administrative staff. Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work independently while collaborating with teammates to ensure exceptional customer service; sound judgment and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information. Services Standard The Risk Management Department exists to provide service and minimize risk to the firm. Every employee in the department is expected to deal courteously, responsibly, and competently with staff, attorneys, firm managers, clients, and vendors, both internally and externally. Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $65,000.00 - $80,000.00. This represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hanson Bridgett