Client Terms Attorney

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Client Terms Attorney to join the Conflicts and New Matter Intake team. This fully remote role involves supporting personnel across the firm and US region by reviewing and analyzing client-drafted terms, outside counsel guidelines, onboarding questionnaires, and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client terms and outside counsel guidelines to identify risks and contractual issues.
• Collaborate with business and legal teams firmwide on negotiation of client terms.
• Provide advice on responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and pitches.
• Prepare responses to client audits and assessments with support from other departments.
• Assist the Office of the General Counsel with projects related to client terms and client engagement activities.
• Communicate proactively with firm leadership on complex client engagement issues.
• Maintain accurate and current records of all terms negotiations to ensure database integrity and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet position requirements.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law with at least 2 years of experience reviewing client terms in a large law firm environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Excellent client-facing skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented and methodical with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Skilled in negotiation and influencing colleagues to achieve successful outcomes.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of the firm’s client term acceptance policies.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Adaptable to changing demands, able to prioritize tasks and ensure follow-through.
• Sound judgment to resolve issues consistent with standards, policies, and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000, based on experience and local market conditions.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.