Job Description

Governance Analyst II

Position Type:

Full time

Non-exempt

Offsite (work in-office based on business needs.) *Must be within commutable distance to office

Schedule: Mondays - Fridays; 8 AM (PST) - 5 PM (PST) or 9 AM (PST) - 6 PM (PST)

Location: Los Angeles OR Washington DC

Residency Requirements:

Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range (LA/DC): $49.09/HR - $60.10/HR ($102,107.20 - $125,008.00 annually) *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant's wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP's Total Rewards package.

We are a talent-first Firm and are always looking for great people. We encourage you to apply even if the level of this position is not an exact match to your qualifications. This may not guarantee your placement into the opening; however, it is always worth exploring if there is an opportunity for the future.

The Governance Analyst II brings subject matter expertise to the Firm's governance program, partnering with legal support, operations, and technology teams to ensure compliance with Firm policies and client outside counsel guidelines. This position is a core member of the Governance team and is responsible for driving governance processes and technology (e.g., conflicts checks, new matter intake, ethical walls, records management, outside counsel guidelines, and audit letters). The Governance Analyst II is part of the Governance department and has significant interactions with partners, clients, and other departments within the Firm.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to the governance program, including conflicts checks, new matter intake, ethical walls, records management, outside counsel guidelines, and audit letters
• Conduct conflicts checks for new client/matters, pitches, prospective attorneys, and professionals
• Prepare and analyze conflicts reports to identify potential conflicts issues
• Communicate potential conflicts issues to attorneys and other interested parties; assist with conflicts resolution
• Document and maintain matter lifecycle data in Intapp, 3E, and other systems
• Complete new business intake forms and provide administrative support for the intake review process
• Draft, analyze, and review engagement letters; evaluate the need for ethical walls
• Set up ethical walls in billing and document management systems; draft and circulate ethical screening memoranda Firmwide
• Monitor and maintain ethical screens (e.g., add additional screened employees to ethical wall; disable ethical wall, etc.)
• Process administrative records requests (e.g., file retrieval, transfers, etc.) from clients and other departments
• Drive both the outside counsel guideline review process and the audit letter review process (e.g., drafting responses, tracking deadlines, liaising with partners for review and approval)
• Advise attorneys and professionals on the Firm's governance-related policies and procedures (e.g., conflicts, new matter intake, and records retention)
• Collect, analyze, and prepare reports required for senior management, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders
• Participate in risk and compliance initiatives and other related duties as assigned

Tools

• Proficiency with conflicts database systems (e.g., Intapp, 3E, Aderant, Legal Key) is required
• Proficiency with records, intake, and secure file transfer systems (e.g., Intapp, 3E, FileTrail, Varonis, Kiteworks) is desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive) and document management systems is desired

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
• 3+ years law firm conflicts, governance, or records experience
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, interacting professionally with others
• Dedicated to excellent customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow directions and collaborate effectively with a team
• Familiarity with project management principals and methodologies

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

Quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time

Direct Reports

None

Competencies

• Teamwork and Cooperation: Treats others with respect works well with others; asks for help when necessary; willing to share credit; avoids pointing fingers or assigning blame; volunteers to help others when available to do so; empathetic to others.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and appropriately with adequate frequency and tools; understands the need for regular, timely and high-quality communication; listens actively and asks appropriate questions; understands the message.
• Flexibility: Adapts to changing conditions; willing to do something new/different; open to change; accepting of differences.
• Problem Solving: Seeks solutions to problems; proposes creative and effective solutions to problems; examines underlying cause of problems when seeking a solution.
• Service Focus: Desires to help or serve those requesting service to meet their needs; responsive and available when needed; proactively anticipates needs and expectations and acts accordingly to support the success of the Firm.
• Self-Development: Uses constructive feedback to improve; learns from mistakes; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; attends available training; shows interest in improving self; proactively looks for opportunities to gain experience in a range of responsibilities.
• Organization and Time Management: Orderly in approach to work; able to plan and execute work effectively and accurately; tracks and follows through on requests; maintains a well-organized and clean work area; prioritizes and understands urgency; able to be punctual and prepared; manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Composure: Understands what triggers emotions and uses that knowledge to maintain a professional presence.
• Integrity: Deals with ethical issues appropriately; acts in a way that is consistent with Firm values.

The Governance Analyst II role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today's world.