Senior Conflicts Analyst – New Business

Cooley LLP

. Analyze and process all conflict requests, including more complex requests .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeChicago • District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and process all conflict requests, including more complex requests
Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports for related parties
Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of all parties associated with requests
Identify existing and potential conflicts by reviewing conflicts reports
Understand and interpret database results for firm partners, counsel, and attorneys
Interact regularly with partners to discuss potential issues
Maintain conflicts resolution notes for each request
Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters as necessary
Provide conflicts training for secretaries, paralegals, attorneys and business professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years progressive experience in a law firm, legal environment, or conflicts department, with 3+ years in conflicts or legal intake
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Analytical and critical thinking skills for tasks
Understand database results and conflicts reports
Knowledge of American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Legal and corporate research skills
Bachelor’s Degree or JD preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred or completion of an ethics course in a paralegal program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Parental support benefits
Paid Time Off (21 days)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

database search termsconflicts reportscorporate researchconflicts resolutionconflict waiversengagement letterslegal researchanalytical skillscritical thinking

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeJDParalegal Certificate