Ethical Walls Analyst

At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected in 2024 as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

Join our dynamic Finance team as an Ethical Walls Analyst, where your expertise will be pivotal in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our firm's operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend legal knowledge with finance acumen, playing a crucial part in our firm's success.

This position can be based out of Vancouver or Calgary. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Work Hours : 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

As an Ethical Walls Analyst, you will:

• Serve as the go-to expert for all inquiries related to ethical walls (screens) within the firm.
• Work closely with General Counsel and Risk Management to devise solutions for complex business and legal conflicts.
• Oversee the creation and management of confidential screens across all office locations.
• Coordinate with various teams for time-sensitive onboarding and ensuring compliance with ethical screens.
• Prepare and distribute crucial "no-contact" memos and audit reports, managing sensitive information effectively.
• Lead in managing security for specialized working groups and confidential files.
• Regularly review and update screens, ensuring their integrity and accuracy.
• Analyze and optimize existing screens, identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Support the conflicts and file-opening team as necessary, including performing conflict of interest searches on a timely basis.
• Available for on-call and weekend rotation to cover urgent conflict searches after hours.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, database management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles.
• Bilingualism in English and French is a valuable asset.
• Excellent multitasking abilities, capable of working under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with business and legal terminology.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply:

External candidates are encouraged to apply online. All Internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.