About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate must have at least 1+ year/s of experience working in a legal environment. In this position, you will report directly to the Team Manager and assist in the full conflicts process - perform computer database searches for related party and existing engagement information, and matter updates compile and filter the information found; evaluate and clarify discrepancies; provide reports consolidating the information, maintain the integrity of the database and input general client information upon approval of new business
How you will contribute
- Responsible for running timely, accurate and thoughtful conflict searches daily for preliminary checks on potential matters, on formally submitted new business and new clients
- Manage daily updates for existing matter by adding additional parties to the memo and the Conflicts database
- Exceptional organizational skills; demonstrated communication skills; ability to work within a team; detail oriented
- Responsible for vetting all information that comes into the department (i.e. requests to the department to reopen matters, new business for either new or existing clients, preliminary conflict check requests)
- Maintain and update conflicts database Liaise with attorneys and business representatives by telephone, e-mail or in person to obtain information on new clients and matters
- Must be available for occasional/scheduled after-hour and weekend projects and rotational on-call remote shifts.
Qualifications
- 0-3 year of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (particularly written). The ability to approach individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email correspondence or in person with confidence and clarity.
- The ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way.
- Ability to multi-task, follow-up/follow through, be thorough, prioritize and pay close attention to detail are required.
- Responsive to the demands of lawyers and an ability to work under pressure
- Must be able to function seamlessly in a time sensitive environment (i.e. handle urgent/rush requests, without sacrificing quality)
- Must be customer service oriented
- Takes compliance with ABA mandates on ethics and hedging risks regarding conflicts of interest seriously; understands their importance
- Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word is required
- Understanding and utilization of Boolean search operands and techniques are required
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
