Risk Analyst
Toronto, Ontario
Reference # AC- 6060
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firm on their search for a Risk Analyst to join their General Counsel’s Office in the Toronto.
The preferred hours of work for this position are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) with periodic overtime as required.
Your Responsibilities:
• Generating conflict searches and setting up ethical screens in support of the Firm’s risk management strategies
• Applying sound judgement to ensure effective review of conflicts and screen requirements, and knowing when to escalate issues
• Conducting conflict of interest searches according to the Firm’s defined procedures, using the Firm’s conflict and business intake software, Intapp Open
• Conducting corporate research, defining appropriate search parameters, searching multiple databases to identify potential conflicts of interest and other risk issues such as sanctions, and preparing and curating conflict reports for the Firm’s lawyers to review
• Ensuring all relevant matter information is captured, recorded and maintained in the Firm’s databases, in accordance with defined policies and procedures
• Acting as a point of contact when ethical screens should be created, updated or dismantled, using the Firm’s ethical screen software, Intapp Walls
• Drafting and distributing screen memoranda to lawyers and their assistants
• Generating reports relating to ethical screens, including billing and timekeeper reports
• Providing coaching and assistance to legal assistants as needed to ensure compliance with matter opening and screen policies
• Participating in ensuring policies, procedures and database structures are continuously reviewed and modified to meet changing requirements; the scope of initiatives can range from day-to-day small continuous improvements to the development of new tracking and reporting systems
• Supporting key projects and initiatives undertaken by the General Counsel’s Office as required to manage the Firm’s risk, as well as participating in all required clerical and administrative needs for effective functioning of the office
• Performing other duties and work with other departments such as IT and Finance in order to complete projects, as assigned
Your Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree is required
• Three to five years of professional work experience in a law firm preferred
• Strong research and analytical experience
• Experience with Intapp Walls is considered an asset but not required
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Customer-service attitude with the ability to handle challenges with tact and diplomacy
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task
• Sound judgement and decision-making abilities that can be relied on by all levels of management
• Strong relationship-building skills across several departments
• Positive, professional disposition and flexibility to handle regular interruptions and unexpected changes to workflow
• Team player who is willing to assist peers as needed, troubleshoot problems and participate in developing solutions
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
Toronto, Ontario
Reference # AC- 6060
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firm on their search for a Risk Analyst to join their General Counsel’s Office in the Toronto.
The preferred hours of work for this position are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) with periodic overtime as required.
Your Responsibilities:
• Generating conflict searches and setting up ethical screens in support of the Firm’s risk management strategies
• Applying sound judgement to ensure effective review of conflicts and screen requirements, and knowing when to escalate issues
• Conducting conflict of interest searches according to the Firm’s defined procedures, using the Firm’s conflict and business intake software, Intapp Open
• Conducting corporate research, defining appropriate search parameters, searching multiple databases to identify potential conflicts of interest and other risk issues such as sanctions, and preparing and curating conflict reports for the Firm’s lawyers to review
• Ensuring all relevant matter information is captured, recorded and maintained in the Firm’s databases, in accordance with defined policies and procedures
• Acting as a point of contact when ethical screens should be created, updated or dismantled, using the Firm’s ethical screen software, Intapp Walls
• Drafting and distributing screen memoranda to lawyers and their assistants
• Generating reports relating to ethical screens, including billing and timekeeper reports
• Providing coaching and assistance to legal assistants as needed to ensure compliance with matter opening and screen policies
• Participating in ensuring policies, procedures and database structures are continuously reviewed and modified to meet changing requirements; the scope of initiatives can range from day-to-day small continuous improvements to the development of new tracking and reporting systems
• Supporting key projects and initiatives undertaken by the General Counsel’s Office as required to manage the Firm’s risk, as well as participating in all required clerical and administrative needs for effective functioning of the office
• Performing other duties and work with other departments such as IT and Finance in order to complete projects, as assigned
Your Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree is required
• Three to five years of professional work experience in a law firm preferred
• Strong research and analytical experience
• Experience with Intapp Walls is considered an asset but not required
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Customer-service attitude with the ability to handle challenges with tact and diplomacy
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task
• Sound judgement and decision-making abilities that can be relied on by all levels of management
• Strong relationship-building skills across several departments
• Positive, professional disposition and flexibility to handle regular interruptions and unexpected changes to workflow
• Team player who is willing to assist peers as needed, troubleshoot problems and participate in developing solutions
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
