Conflicts Attorney: Client Terms & Risk Advisor

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to advise on engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms, helping the firm reach practical, mutually acceptable agreements while protecting its legal, ethical, and business interests.

The ideal candidate will bring strong contract negotiation and risk management skills, navigate complex client requirements, and collaborate across a global organization to balance legal considerations with

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.

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, management, and General Counsel on appropriate 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 related to client engagement terms.
• 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, including initiatives involving risk, compliance, contract management, or related technology.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Client engagement terms

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

J.D. with U.S. license

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to advise on engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms, helping the firm reach practical, mutually acceptable agreements while protecting its legal, ethical, and business interests.

The ideal candidate will bring strong contract negotiation and risk management skills, navigate complex client requirements, and collaborate across a global organization to balance legal considerations with