Conflicts Analyst

About the Opportunity

Remote People is partnering with a highly regarded, large law firm to identify a Conflicts Analyst to join its risk and compliance function in Boston. This role is central to the firm's new business intake process and offers exposure to firm leadership, attorneys, and client-facing risk decisions.

What You'll Do

• Analyze potential conflicts of interest for incoming new clients and matters
• Provide recommendations aligned with professional conduct rules and client guidelines
• Communicate findings and next steps clearly to intake attorneys and firm lawyers
• Generate new business requests and prepare conflict reports
• Conduct corporate research to identify affiliations and organizational structures
• Liaise with attorneys and staff to gather information needed for thorough searches
• Maintain detailed documentation of conflict resolutions
• Keep internal records accurate and current
• Manage and prioritize incoming requests in a deadline-driven environment
• Help refine conflicts procedures and provide guidance/training to junior staff
• Participate in rotational off-hours coverage, including occasional weekends/holidays

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of professional experience, including at least one year in law firm conflicts
• Understanding of professional conduct and conflict-of-interest rules (or ability to learn quickly)
• Experience with conflicts databases and corporate research tools (e.g., Capital IQ, LexisNexis)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High discretion and professionalism with confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Schedule: Hybrid — approximately 60% in-office