New 
Senior Conflicts Analyst - Minneapolis, MN
 Fredrikson & Byron | |
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| 200 South 6th Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 08, 2026 | |
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Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts Team. This position is critical to protecting the Firm by identifying and analyzing potential conflicts of interest related to new business intake, lateral hires, and other firm initiatives. The Senior Conflicts Analyst brings strong judgment, advanced research skills, and a collaborative mindset to support attorneys and business partners across the Firm. This position reports to the Conflicts Manager and works closely with Conflicts Resolution Specialists, Conflicts Counsel, attorneys, and other stakeholders. Why Join Us: This is an opportunity to take on a senior-level analytical role within a collaborative Conflicts Team. You will work on complex, high-impact matters, support Firm-wide risk management, and continue building deep expertise in legal ethics and conflicts analysis. Key Responsibilities Include: * Perform advanced conflicts searches and analysis for new matters and lateral hires. * Research and analyze corporate family structures, subsidiaries, and affiliations using multiple research tools. * Review intake materials with a critical eye to identify potential conflicts of interest and assess risk. * Prepare clear, well-reasoned written summaries and/or recommendations regarding routine conflicts issues. * Support lateral hire conflict reviews, including coordination with HR and evaluation of portable and non-portable matters. * Serve as a resource to junior analysts by providing guidance on search strategy, issue spotting, and documentation. * Respond to attorney and staff inquiries with professionalism, clarity, and efficiency. * Contribute to process improvements, quality control efforts, and testing of conflicts tools and workflows. * Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Our Ideal Candidates Will Have: * 5+ years of experience in conflicts analysis, risk management, or a related role within a large law firm or professional services environment. * Strong working knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct. * Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred. * Expertise with conflicts systems such as Intapp Open, Elite, or similar platforms. * Expertise with corporate research tools (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree or comparable resources). * Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to clearly explain risk and issues to non-technical audiences. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Understanding of conflict resolution methods such as waivers and ethical screens. * Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus. Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. The salary range for this position in Minneapolis is estimated to start at $76,000 - $98,000/year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. Applying For This Position: Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com. About Fredrikson:
Fredrikson & Byron
is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position. | |