Conflicts Analyst

Dentons

Conflicts Analyst supporting compliance and conflict checks for lateral hires. Working for Dentons, a global legal practice, ensuring effective compliance controls as part of the US Lateral Conflicts Team.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handling conflict of interest checks for lateral candidates, including partners, associates and professional administrative staff.
Conducting legal conflict of interest checks and matters specifically related to lateral hires
Organizing and tracking progress of lateral candidates through the clearance process.
Liaising with Recruitment and lateral candidates to ensure that conflict questionnaires are complete and accurate
Conducting research on business and corporate entities via online resources
Handling complexity protection of confidential information issues
Reviewing and adhering to Dentons’ internal compliance policies and procedures.
Assisting the Lateral Conflicts Team with compliance projects, where appropriate
Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in an international law firm, although other professional services or financial services firms will be considered.
Prior experience analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest and managing confidential information issues specifically for lateral hires is desirable
An understanding of Elite and Intapp Open conflict checking system is desirable
Excellent analytic skills: Able to quickly identify and meticulously analyze complex issues to provide practical solutions.
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong problem solving and analytical skills
Team player able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and able to demonstrate excellent client/customer facing skills
Able to exercise tact and diplomacy and demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive
Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality work product
Possess a high degree of trustworthiness and discretion, due to the highly confidential nature of the lateral conflicts process
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
profit sharing
short-term/long-term disability
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
paid time off
paid holidays
discretionary bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

Conflict Of Interest ChecksResearch On Business EntitiesCompliance Project AssistanceDetail OrientationMultitaskingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam PlayerTact And Diplomacy