Conflicts Attorney: Client Terms & Risk Advisor

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to advise on engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and client terms, protecting the firm’s interests while supporting practical, mutually beneficial agreements.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience negotiating client-drafted contracts, a strong risk mindset, and the ability to collaborate across a global organization while balancing legal and commercial priorities.

Qualifications

• J.D. with an active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice experience in a law firm or professional services environment; large law firm experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, in-house counsel, or contract-focused legal work.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating client-drafted contracts or law firm engagement terms.
• Strong legal, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, NDAs, codes of conduct, and related agreements.
• Advise firm attorneys on the legal, commercial, operational, and risk implications of proposed client terms.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients and firm attorneys, recommending practical revisions that protect the firm while addressing client priorities.
• Identify material legal, regulatory, compliance, and business risks and partner with subject matter experts on solutions.
• Review proposed changes to the firm’s standard engagement terms and advise on exceptions and deviations.
• Serve as a risk and compliance resource for client, vendor, and banking questionnaires and business development submissions, including RFPs.
• Provide guidance to Conflicts Attorneys and Analysts on complex or unusual client terms.
• Develop and improve negotiation strategies, procedures, workflows, and documentation practices.
• Ensure finalized terms, exceptions, and commitments are accurately documented and maintained in an auditable manner.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies, processes, and engagement practices.
• Lead or support special projects involving risk, compliance, contract management, or related technology.

Skills

Legal judgment

Negotiation

Communication

Contract review

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to advise on engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and client terms, protecting the firm’s interests while supporting practical, mutually beneficial agreements.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience negotiating client-drafted contracts, a strong risk mindset, and the ability to collaborate across a global organization while balancing legal and commercial priorities.