Overview
A global law firm is seeking a Client Contracts Attorney to join the Conflicts & Business Review Department within the General Counsel’s Office. This role involves supporting the management of client contracts through review, negotiation, and coordination activities.
Responsibilities
- Review outside counsel guidelines, client-drafted engagement terms, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Business Associate Agreements, terms related to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), third-party engagement terms, and other non-standard client contracts.
- Advise on the firm’s ability to comply with client agreements.
- Draft and revise exceptions to client engagement terms and contracts as needed.
- Communicate with firm partners regarding identified issues and negotiate directly with clients when instructed.
- Manage contract version control and finalization, including completing redline comparisons.
- Oversee completion of client due diligence requests.
- Draft internal memoranda summarizing relevant provisions of approved client guidelines.
- Coordinate posting of approved and pending client guidelines on the firm’s intranet and filing of executed client contracts.
- Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Client Contracts and a team of Client Contracts Attorneys.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned by the Associate Director of Client Contracts or Director of Conflicts & New Business Intake.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
- Minimum of three years of experience in contract review and negotiations.
- Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws preferred.
- Active law license in the candidate’s jurisdiction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word track changes, Planner, Lists, and document comparison tools (e.g., Litera Compare).
- Experience with generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Harvey) preferred but not required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and responsiveness.
- Ability to manage workflow proactively and adapt to changing priorities.
- Capacity to maintain a fast pace, meet deadlines, and handle a heavy workload.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time annual salary range: $145,000 - $160,000 (locations include New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Denver, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley).
- Salary offers depend on relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors.
- Bonus and merit-based raises available.
- Comprehensive benefits program including health and wellness plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and substantial paid time off.
Location
- Remote work option available, subject to location approval.
- Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required.
Equal Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunity in compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance hiring laws.