Client Contracts Attorney

King & Spalding LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Substantial paid time-off program

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP is seeking a Client Contracts Attorney to join their Conflicts & Business Review Department in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves reviewing client contracts and advising on compliance with terms while communicating with partners and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, a minimum of three years of contract review experience, and knowledge of privacy laws. Benefits include a competitive salary, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of contract review and negotiations experience.
• Active law license in the jurisdiction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on client-drafted engagement terms and contracts.
• Revise and draft exceptions to client engagement terms.
• Communicate and negotiate with Firm clients directly.

Skills

Contract review and negotiation

Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Generative AI tools like Copilot and Harvey

Job description

Client Contracts Attorney – Conflicts & Business Review Department

We are seeking a Client Contracts Attorney to join our Conflicts & Business Review Department, part of the Firm’s General Counsel’s Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all outside counsel guidelines and other client‑drafted engagement terms, non‑disclosure agreements, Business Associate Agreements, terms associated with Requests for Proposals, third‑party engagement terms, and other non‑standard client contracts; advise on the Firm’s ability to comply.
• Revise and draft exceptions to client engagement terms and contracts as needed.
• Communicate with Firm partners regarding identified issues and negotiate directly with Firm clients when instructed.
• Coordinate contract version control and finalization by completing redline comparisons.
• Oversee completion of client due diligence requests.
• Ensure internal memoranda are drafted to summarize relevant provisions of approved client guidelines.
• Direct the preparation and posting of approved and pending client guidelines on the Firm’s intranet and the filing of executed client contracts.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Client Contracts and a team of Client Contracts Attorneys; other duties or projects may be assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
• Minimum of three years of contract review and negotiations experience and knowledge of privacy and data protection laws preferred.
• Active law license in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is located.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word track changes, Planner, Lists and document comparison tools (e.g., Litera Compare).
• Experience working with generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot and Harvey) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Responsive, demonstrates sound judgment, and adept at proactively managing workflow.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, maintain a fast pace, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.

Other Details

• Remote work is an option, subject to location approval by the Firm.
• Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full‑time annualized salary range $145,000‑$160,000 (location dependent).
• Generous total compensation package including bonuses and raises awarded for merit‑based performance.
• Comprehensive benefit program: health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan, and a substantial paid time‑off program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

King & Spalding LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable fair‑chance laws.