Baker McKenzie

The Analyst, Conflicts Management will assist in providing an efficient and effective service to the Firm's Partners and offices in identifying and analyzing potential conflicts of interest.

Main responsibilities: 

• Provide all aspects of support to the Firm, Partners and offices with regard to conflicts management 
• Assist and review all information submitted on Conflicts Management Requests (CMR) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that all required information has been provided and is accurate
• Identify and analyze all potential conflicts of interest and propose concise resolutions to Firm Attorneys in order to clear these conflicts in accordance with professional responsibility obligations and Firm policy
• Advance the clearance of conflicts of interest by directly communicating with Firm Partners
• Obtain waiver letters from Partners and clients when made necessary by jurisdictional guidelines, in order to facilitate New Business Intake (NBI) while protecting client relationships and the Firm's business interests
• Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the conflicts management process for internal documentation and audit purposes
• Adhere to all Firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and escalate issues to Management and the Director of Responsibility, when appropriate
• Process CMRs within the agreed Service Level Agreement
• Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies and procedures
• Provide support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, when required

Skills and experience:

• An undergraduate degree or relevant work experience in a related field
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and online research tools
• Able to make effective and accurate decisions, exercise sound judgment, and provide reliable recommendations with guidance from team members and management when required
• Can demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to positively influence others
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service–oriented and collaborative approach
• Able to engage effectively and collaborate with team members locally and across other Centers
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing workloads, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively
• Able to leverage consultant resources and utilize information appropriately 
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Can contribute ideas for process improvements and adapt readily to procedural and organizational change
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated through interactions with colleagues at all levels, including Partners and Management
• Can demonstrate positivity and a solution‑focused approach in all aspects of work

Reports to: Team Lead, Conflicts Management

Position type: Center Services

Development framework: Business Support

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Reasonable Accommodation statement:

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let your recruitment contact know. We are committed to working with candidates to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to diversity.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.