Business Acceptance Analyst

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with profit-sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Fertility and family-building support

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP is seeking a legal engagements specialist to support conflict and new client intake operations. You will draft and review engagement letters and waivers, manage high volumes of correspondence, and respond to partner requests.

Remote, full-time position with West Coast hours. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in conflicts or new business intake in a law firm; experience with Intapp, iManage, and other legal systems is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two years’ legal experience, preferably in new business intake and/or conflicts in a mid‑to‑large‑sized law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and outside counsel guidelines.
• Prioritize and manage a high volume of emails and other communications related to conflicts and new client engagements.
• Manage and respond to partner requests for changes in client engagement letters.
• Assist in training other firm members in drafting engagement letters and conflicts waivers, as required.
• Assist with a wide range of research and other requests as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp

Contract Express

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Draft and review firm engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and outside counsel guidelines.
• Prioritize and manage a high volume of emails and other communications related to conflicts and new client engagements.
• Manage and respond to partner requests for changes in client engagement letters.
• Assist in training other firm members in drafting engagement letters and conflicts waivers, as required.
• Assist with a wide range of research and other requests as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two years’ legal experience, preferably in new business intake and/or conflicts in a mid‑to‑large‑sized law firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal processes, business entities, and transactional concepts, including financing, emerging companies, and M&A, as they relate to conflicts of interest.
• Familiarity with legal ethics, risk management, and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Experience with Intapp, Contract Express, iManage, and Aderant.
• Experience in a transactional law firm environment.

Position Requirements

• Proactive, solution‑oriented professional with strong initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information accurately.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, and respond calmly and effectively under time pressure.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and seniority levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed; West Coast work hours are required.

Employment Status and Schedule

Full‑time, Non‑Exempt, Remote – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Compensation and Benefits

• Annualized base salary range: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 (US only).
• Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) profit‑sharing plan; Flexible Spending Account; Paid Time Off; and fertility and family‑building support.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.