Junior Conflicts Analyst

Department: Conflicts
Office Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Reports To: Conflicts Supervisor
Working Hours: Weekdays 9:00am to 5:30pm (additional hours may be required)
Salary:  R400,000.00 – R420,000.00 CTC, Medical Aid Subsidy: 36,854

Role Description

This position is responsible for assisting the Conflicts Supervisor and members of the New Business Conflicts & Compliance Department (US & INTL LLP), as well as other stakeholders in Firm Administration, with corporate and conflicts database research and the review of conflicts of interest issues related to potential new business, new lateral candidates, support staff, and special interest initiatives. This includes identification of sanctioned entities to ensure compliance with laws in certain jurisdictions and supporting various compliance and research initiatives across the firm.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 9 months of conflicts research experience – preferred.

• Experience with Elite database or comparable database – preferred.

• If no prior conflicts experience, at least one (1) year of legal risk management background in a comparable role involving research and database experience.

• Strict attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to complete tasks and follow through on the resolution of issues.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist firm attorneys and members of management in the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest.

• Identify potential conflicts of interest through corporate and conflicts database research of client and matter information provided by requesting attorneys, potential attorneys, assistants, and support staff.

• Conduct database research and analysis of data.

• Maintain and update the conflicts database and perform additional administrative tasks as required.

• Research corporate history of clients and related parties for former and new client work.

• Respond to attorney and staff requests and perform conflicts of interest searches and checks.

• Coordinate receipt, documentation, and preparation of engagement letters and client waivers and/or consents/Ethical Walls.

• Assist members of the New Business Conflicts and Compliance Department with research requests and other projects.

• Perform general administrative duties including proofreading and filing.

• Assist with research, resolution, and clearance of basic conflicts of interest issues, including but not limited to no-party matters, new matters for existing clients, non-portable lateral issues, and staff and contractor conflicts checks.

• Participate in the firm’s Global Citizenship program.