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Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms
Ashurst Perkins Coie. Review and analyze client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, NDAs, codes of conduct, and related agreements .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review and analyze client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, NDAs, codes of conduct, and related agreements
- Advise firm attorneys on the legal, commercial, operational, and risk implications of proposed client terms
- Lead or support negotiations with clients and firm attorneys
- Recommend practical revisions that protect the firm while addressing client priorities
- Identify material legal, regulatory, compliance, and business risks
- Partner with subject matter experts, management, and General Counsel on appropriate solutions
- Review proposed changes to standard engagement terms and advise on exceptions and deviations
- Serve as a risk and compliance resource for client, vendor, and banking questionnaires and business development submissions, including RFPs
- Provide guidance to Conflicts Attorneys and Analysts on complex or unusual client terms
- Develop and improve negotiation strategies, procedures, workflows, and documentation practices
- Ensure finalized terms, exceptions, and commitments are accurately documented and maintained in an auditable manner
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies, processes, and engagement practices
- Lead or support special projects involving risk, compliance, contract management, or related technology
Requirements
What you’ll need- J.D. with an active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5+ years of legal practice experience in a law firm or professional services environment; large law firm experience preferred
- 2+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, in-house counsel, or contract-focused legal work
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating client-drafted contracts or law firm engagement terms
- Strong legal, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving judgment
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and make sound decisions with limited supervision
- Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Working knowledge of AI, technology, data management, business organizations, and financing concepts
- Not eligible for immigration sponsorship; must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
- Personal medical leave
- Parental leave
- Up to ten paid holidays
- Family care benefits