Senior Conflicts Analyst

Senior Conflicts Analyst

Supporting New Business Intake, Risk Management & Ethical Compliance.

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst to support the Firm's new business intake process, conflicts analysis, and risk management efforts. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of new business data, conducting conflicts searches and due diligence, and preparing detailed reports to support Conflicts Attorneys and Department Management in identifying and resolving potential conflicts of interest.

The ideal candidate combines strong research and analytical skills with sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This individual will collaborate with attorneys and administrative teams to support ethical compliance, maintain accurate conflicts records, and contribute to process improvements across the department.

As our Conflicts team continues to grow, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative group that plays a critical role in the Firm's ethical compliance and risk management.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What You'll Do

• Review new business intake requests for accuracy and completeness, including conducting corporate research on clients and related parties.
• Perform conflicts searches, analyze results, and prepare reports for Conflicts Attorneys and Department Management.
• Assist with resolving conflicts issues involving established processes, including patent prosecution, portfolio work, docketing, vendors, reopening requests, and change forms.
• Review engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from Firm policies and recommend revisions.
• Assist with firm audit letters and collaborate on drafting, distributing, and tracking conflict consent documentation.
• Support ethical wall processes by preparing screening memoranda, setting up screens in Intapp Walls, and monitoring potential screening violations.
• Maintain conflicts database integrity through data reconciliation, cleanup, testing, and process improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ethical standards, jurisdictional requirements, and Firm policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of corporate experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Prior experience conducting corporate, legal, or related research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to providing quality client service.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and discretion while handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with law firm new business intake, conflicts analysis, or legal due diligence.

• Experience with Intapp or similar conflicts/new business intake platforms, including Intapp Walls, preferred.

• Experience reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, or consent documentation.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys, staff, and administrative teams.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative team that plays a critical role in the Firm's ethical compliance and risk management. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and department leadership while contributing to new business intake, conflicts resolution, and process improvement initiatives that support the Firm's business objectives.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Washington state compensation range: $75,390 to $112,020 annually

Applications for this role will be accepted through Friday, November 13th, 2026.

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