Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. With 16 offices in major financial centers worldwide, we operate as a single, integrated global partnership rather than a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries.

Since 1946, our lawyers and staff have collaborated across practices, industries, jurisdictions, and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable solutions to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch.

The Risk Analyst supports the Firm’s Risk Department with in-house compliance and client-related research. While this position is based in New York, it is part of an international team.

• Produce and analyze data for new business and matters at the Firm.
• Maintain the department’s internal website.
• Review and analyze outside counsel guidelines and engagement contracts for the Firm’s clients.
• Collaborate with the Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and Risk Attorneys to provide responses to client questionnaires and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Assist with the audit letter inquiry process.
• Support Firm employees in connection with insider lists, legal holds, firewalls, statistical reports, and other projects.
• Maintain the client documentation database and log various client-related documents.
• Conduct risk training sessions for various Firm stakeholders.
• Work on ad hoc projects as they arise.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to learn quickly, multitask, and understand a diverse array of Firm systems, technology, and departmental operations
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to manage a workload that includes both day-to-day queries and longer-term projects
• Must be a fast thinker and quick learner, capable of working effectively under pressure to meet deadline
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask efficiently, and remain confident and calm under pressure
• High proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word, is preferred
• Previous experience with statistical analysis is preferred
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently with high personal motivation while also being an effective member of a global team

*The estimated base salary range for this position is $72,500,000 to $75,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is non-exempt, meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

*Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits

*At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.