Conflicts Analyst

Job Description

The role

Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full-time Conflicts Analyst to work alongside our international clearance team. This is an entry-level opportunity ideal for a recent graduate interested in the legal industry.

The Conflicts Analyst will assist in obtaining information the necessary for the Firm to determine whether it may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules, applicable law, and internal policies. This role can be based in either New York, DC or Houston and will report to the Conflicts Team Manager - Americas.

Key responsibilities

• Gather information from established databases and attorneys involved to determine whether a conflict of interest exists.
• Assess whether new mandates (or changed circumstances in pending mandates) can be accepted within the context of conflicts, regulatory rules, and internal policies.
• Conduct research in public databases and within the Firm's conflict management systems.  Analyze the findings and present results in a timely and organized manner.
• Respond to inquiries regarding conflicts of interest and other engagement risk issues.
• Provide ad hoc reports on clients, including financial data, business trends, and marketing support.
• Establish information barriers.
• Assist Legal Recruiting with lateral hire conflict checks.
• Perform any other duties and projects as assigned from either the Conflicts Team Manager – Americas, Head of Conflicts-Americas, and/or General Counsel – US.

Qualifications

Your experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (or expected completion by Summer 2026)
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and strong analytical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex information and identify key issues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook)
• Interest in legal or risk/compliance environments preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to maintain internal client and colleague relationships
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn new software
• Availability to work outside core business hours when needed

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $83,000. The actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Must comply with the Firm's Agile Working Policy, which requires employees to work from the office at least three days per week. Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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