Conflicts Analyst

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Conflicts Analyst conducting conflict-of-interest searches and corporate research for Davis Polk, an elite global law firm. Maintaining conflicts databases, preparing reports, and supporting firmwide legal intake.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills essential for conducting conflict of interest searches and preparing accurate reports. Proficient in managing and maintaining conflicts databases while collaborating effectively with various teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Critical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsMS Office ProficiencyConflicts Database Software ExperienceCorporate Business Structure Understanding

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Hard Skills

Conflict of Interest SearchesDatabase ManagementCorporate ResearchReport PreparationData Accuracy Verification

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

IManage Conflicts Management (ICM)Conflicts Software Program

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Corporate AffiliationsCorporate Family TreesLegal Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct new business and incoming/lateral attorney conflict of interest searches for all Davis Polk offices using iManage Conflicts Management (ICM)
Review new matter conflicts requests for accuracy and clarify parties, roles, and matter descriptions before processing
Understand firm matter types and search relevant parties in the conflicts database
Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports, including high-volume and bulk searches
Apply uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports
Perform corporate research to identify related parties
Keep shared documents current and accurate
Update and maintain conflicts database records
Collaborate with Conflicts, Recruiting, Human Resources, and Office of the General Counsel teams
Perform special projects as required
Provide on-call coverage when assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with acute attention to detail
Strong organizational and researching skills
Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with partners, legal assistants, and other stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Strong MS Office skills
Understanding of corporate business structures, corporate family trees, and corporate affiliations
Bachelor's degree required
Experience with conflicts database software is a plus
Experience using a conflicts software program is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package