Jobs
>
San Francisco

    Senior BIC Compliance Analyst - San Francisco, United States - Cooley

    Default job background
    Description
    Senior BIC Compliance Analyst


    Position summary:


    The Senior BIC Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with risk management policies related to engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screens, using critical thinking, independent judgement and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the business needs when resolving issues.

    Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


    Position responsibilities:
    Timely track and follow up on the completion of New Business requests pending executed engagement letters and conflicts of interest waiver letters
    Draft, set-up, and maintain ethical walls in the Firm's ethical walls database
    Analyze ethical walls associated with client and matter closure requests to determine appropriate action
    Analyze and resolve ethical wall issues (e.g., switching sides)
    Review client and matter closure requests associated with ethical walls to determine if the wall may come down or needs to remain active
    Analyze, review and draft database warnings and alerts
    Participate in proof-of-concept testing of new technologies or solutions
    Analyze and process client and matter name changes, including identifying existing or potential conflicts for each request by reviewing and analyzing conflict reports and supporting documents
    Resolve outstanding requests from departing and departed timekeepers and secretaries
    Assist with the drafting and review of client specific waiver templates including corresponding with Responsible Partners re such templates
    Interact regularly with partners - through email and telephone to investigate and resolve potential issues and propose solutions in connection with requests
    Propose solutions to complex issues that will promote the efficient and ethical acceptance of new business
    Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters, as necessary
    Inform and advise firm attorneys and counsel of any special circumstances surrounding complicated forms
    Assist, when needed, with all aspects of conflicts analysis
    Awareness of current legal trends and information
    Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research
    Provide conflicts training for secretaries, practice team assistants, paralegals, attorneys and other business professionals, as needed
    Assist with department projects as necessary (e.g., IntApp Terms Project)
    All other duties as assigned or required

    Skills and experience:

    Required:
    Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
    Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs
    Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
    5+ years progressive experience in a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department
    Non-Senior level candidates must have 3+ years progressive experience in a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department
    Knowledge of American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct and California State Bar Association's Rules of Professional Conduct
    Overall understanding of a corporate law practice
    Track record of performing elevated responsibilities including a demonstrated proficiency in more complex analyst duties
    Experience conducting legal and corporate research

    Preferred :
    Bachelor's degree or JD
    Knowledge and experience with complete conflicts resolution
    Paralegal Certificate or completion of an ethics course in paralegal program
    Prior experience as a paralegal or legal researcher in a law firm

    Competencies:
    Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
    Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
    Good judgment, strong analytical and critical thinking skills
    Strong organizational skills with attention to details
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    Comfortable in a fast-paced, challenging environment
    Able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
    Capable of and comfortable with communicating professionally with attorneys, directors, and managers
    Ability to take on time sensitive matters while recognizing legal ethical rules
    Excellent customer service skills
    Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.
    The expected annual pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

    We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.

    In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year.

    We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Robert Walters

    Compliance Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Robert Walters San Francisco, United States

    Compliance Analyst · Our client, an established and well-performing investment manager in San Francsico CA, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their team. · As a Compliance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our client's operations. Your re ...

  • Robert Walters

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Robert Walters San Francisco, United States

    Compliance Analyst · Our client, an established and well-performing investment manager in San Francsico CA, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their team. · As a Compliance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our client's operations. Your ...

  • Robert Walters

    Compliance Analyst

    1 week ago


    Robert Walters San Francisco, United States

    Compliance Analyst · If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. · Our client, an established and well-performing investment manager in San Francsico CA, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their team ...

  • Weights and Biases

    Compliance Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Weights and Biases San Francisco, United States

    At Weights & Biases, our mission is to build the best developer tools for AI developers. Weights & Biases is a series C company with $250 million in funding and a rapidly growing user base. Our platform is an essential piece of the daily work for machine learning engineers, from ...

  • Larson Maddox

    Compliance Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Larson Maddox San Francisco, United States

    3 days ago · Be among the first 25 applicants · A Hedge Fund is seeking a · Compliance Professional · with experience working for a registered investment adviser. · This role will report to the General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer (GC/CCO). · Essential Duties And Respo ...

  • Paymentwall

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Paymentwall San Francisco, United States

    We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our team in San Francisco. This role is a great opportunity for candidates looking to have hands-on experience working in a licensed fintech company. · As a Compliance Analyst, you'll be working with our global compliance team and p ...

  • BPCE

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    BPCE San Francisco, United States

    Overview: · The Compliance Analyst - RIA provides registered investment adviser compliance support to the Legal and Compliance Department. The position will primarily assist with the administration of the Code of Ethics Compliance Program; assess, draft, and perform on-site audit ...

  • Larson Maddox

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Larson Maddox San Francisco, CA, United States

    A Menlo Park Based Hedge Fund is seeking a Compliance Analyst with experience working for a registered investment adviser to join our compliance team. · This role will report to the General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer (GC/CCO). · The Analyst will be responsible for: · Deve ...

  • Parafin Inc

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Parafin Inc San Francisco, United States

    About Us: · At Parafin, our mission is to grow small businesses. · Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet banks do not have their back. Parafin is a technology company that builds infrastructure which enables small businesses to get easy access to financial servi ...

  • Wandb

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Wandb San Francisco, United States

    At Weights & Biases, our mission is to build the best developer tools for AI developers. Weights & Biases is a series C company with $250 million in funding and a rapidly growing user base. Our platform is an essential piece of the daily work for machine learning engineers, from ...

  • Sunrun

    Compliance Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Sunrun San Francisco, United States

    Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. · As an Compl ...

  • Sunrun

    Compliance Analyst

    1 week ago


    Sunrun San Francisco, United States

    Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. · As an Compl ...

  • Larson Maddox

    Compliance Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Larson Maddox San Francisco, United States

    5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants A Hedge Fund is seeking a Compliance Professional with experience working for a registered investment adviser.This role will report to the General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer (GC/CCO).Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesMaintain ...

  • Weights and Biases

    Compliance Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Weights and Biases San Francisco, United States

    At Weights & Biases, our mission is to build the best developer tools for AI developers. Weights & Biases is a series C company with $250 million in funding and a rapidly growing user base. Our platform is an essential piece of the daily work for machine learning engineers, from ...

  • Motion Recruitment

    Compliance Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Motion Recruitment San Francisco, United States

    Compliance Analyst · San Francisco, California · **100% Remote** · Contract · $36.67/hr - $36.67/hr · Our large crypto company is looking for a contract Compliance Analyst. This is a remote contract position. · The Global Complaints team is divided into three units, namely Consum ...

  • Motion Recruitment

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Motion Recruitment San Francisco, United States

    Ourlarge cryptocompany is looking for a contractCompliance Analyst.This is aremote contract position. · The Global Complaints team is divided into three units, namely Consumer Complaints, Regulatory Complaints and Litigation Support. Each unit is made up of L2 complaints analyst ...

  • Parafin Inc

    Compliance Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Parafin Inc San Francisco, United States

    About Us: · At Parafin, our mission is to grow small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet banks do not have their back. Parafin is a technology company that builds infrastructure which enables small businesses to get easy access to financial services ...

  • Parafin Inc

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Parafin Inc San Francisco, United States

    About Us: · At Parafin, our mission is to grow small businesses. · Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet banks do not have their back. Parafin is a technology company that builds infrastructure which enables small businesses to get easy access to financial servi ...

  • Parafin

    Compliance Analyst

    1 week ago


    Parafin San Francisco, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionAbout Us: · At Parafin, our mission is to grow small businesses. · Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet banks do not have their back. Parafin is a technology company that builds infrastructure which enables small businesses to ge ...

  • US Tech Solutions

    Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    US Tech Solutions San Francisco, United States

    Duties · : · The Global Complaints team is divided into three units, namely Consumer Complaints, Regulatory Complaints and Litigation Support. Each unit is made up of L2 complaints analysts responsible for production work - they are expected to accurately review and respond to ...