Senior Compliance Attorney

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

. Review outside counsel guidelines and client-drafted engagement terms, NDAs, Business Associate Agreements, RFP terms, Codes of Conduct, third-party engagement terms, and non-standard client contracts .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in reviewing and negotiating client contracts, including Outside Counsel Guidelines and Business Associate Agreements, while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD DegreeLicensed Attorney in Good StandingFive Years Law Firm Experience at AmLaw 100Experience with Outside Counsel GuidelinesStrong Outlook, Excel, and Word Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewNegotiationLegal EthicsProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailWorkflow CoordinationDue DiligenceVersion ControlCompliance Policies

Soft Skills

Effective Oral CommunicationClear Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProfessionalismDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

IntappMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

JD DegreeLicensed Attorney

Industry Keywords

Outside Counsel GuidelinesBusiness Associate AgreementsClient Engagement TermsRisk ManagementLegal ComplianceConflicts ManagementInformation Security QuestionnairesClient RetentionProfessional ResponsibilityEthical Walls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review outside counsel guidelines and client-drafted engagement terms, NDAs, Business Associate Agreements, RFP terms, Codes of Conduct, third-party engagement terms, and non-standard client contracts
Advise on the Firm’s ability to comply with client agreements
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to revise and draft exceptions and responses to client engagement terms and contracts
Communicate with Firm partners and lead or support negotiations with Firm clients
Monitor Outside Counsel Guidelines responses and related correspondence
Coordinate contract version control and finalization using redline comparisons
Oversee client due diligence requests and review information security questionnaires
Maintain the centralized Intapp repository and the team’s OCG playbook
Review, develop, and assist other Compliance team members
Coordinate with Legal and Risk Management and Conflicts teams on conflicts and related issues
Develop expertise in supporting technologies and identify process improvements
Contribute to policies, procedures, and initiatives related to client retention, professional responsibility, and risk management
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates
Assist with Conflicts Department training and create training materials and best practices
Advise Firm personnel on policies and procedures
Confirm the need for and create inclusionary ethical walls
Prioritize requests and coordinate workflow
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Legal and Risk Management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD degree required
Must be currently licensed in good standing in a firm-approved U.S. state
Minimum of five (5) years law firm experience at an AmLaw 100 firm
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience handling review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines and similar
Effective and succinct oral communication and clear and concise written communication
Effective analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
Experience with legal ethics and privilege issues
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
Commitment to exceptional internal and external client service
Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills
Must be able to learn new software programs as needed
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Must be able to communicate effectively with all Firm constituents
Experience with Intapp is a plus
Strong Outlook, Excel and Word skills required
Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in-office) team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position
Hybrid work schedule with optional remote work on Mondays and Fridays
In-office presence Tuesday through Thursday, with onsite work up to five days per week as business needs dictate