Conflicts Attorney - Client Terms & Negotiations

Perkins Coie LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney focusing on Client Terms to advise on engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms, balancing legal, ethical, and business interests.

The role requires strong contract negotiation, risk management, and cross-border collaboration within a global organization, with responsibilities spanning review, negotiation, and policy updates to support prudent client relationships.

Qualifications

• J.D. with an active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice in a law firm or professional services environment; large firm experience preferred.
• 2+ years in compliance, risk management, in-house counsel, or contract-focused work.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating client-drafted contracts or engagement terms.
• Strong legal, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving judgement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and discretion with sensitive matters.
• Working knowledge of AI, technology, data management, and related concepts.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines and NDAs.
• Advise on legal, commercial, operational, and risk implications of proposed client terms.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients and firm attorneys to protect the firm while addressing client priorities.
• Identify risks and collaborate with experts, management, and General Counsel on solutions.
• Review changes to standard engagement terms and advise on exceptions.
• Serve as a risk and compliance resource for client, vendor, and banking questionnaires and RFPs.
• Provide guidance to Conflicts Attorneys and Analysts on complex client terms.
• Develop and improve negotiation strategies, workflows, and documentation practices.
• Ensure terms and commitments are documented in an auditable manner.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and update policies accordingly.
• Lead or support special projects in risk, compliance, contract management, or related tech.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Client relations

Risk assessment

Contract review

Education

J.D. with active license (US jurisdictions)

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney focusing on Client Terms to advise on engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms, balancing legal, ethical, and business interests.

The role requires strong contract negotiation, risk management, and cross-border collaboration within a global organization, with responsibilities spanning review, negotiation, and policy updates to support prudent client relationships.