Conflicts Attorney: Client Terms & Risk Advisor

Perkins Coie LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney to advise on client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms. The role focuses on balancing legal, commercial, and risk considerations while protecting firm interests and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation skills, legal judgment, and the ability to work across a global organization. Immigration sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice in a law firm or professional services environment; large law firm 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 judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, NDAs, codes of conduct, and related agreements.
• Advise attorneys on legal, commercial, operational, and risk implications of proposed client terms.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients and attorneys, recommending practical revisions.
• Identify risks and partner with experts and GC on solutions.
• Review changes to standard engagement terms and advise on exceptions.
• Provide guidance to Conflicts Attorneys and Analysts on complex terms.
• Develop and improve negotiation strategies, workflows, and documentation for client terms.
• Ensure terms and commitments are documented and auditable.

Skills

J.D. license

5+ years practice

2+ years compliance/risk

contract negotiation

communication skills

organizational skills

independence

AI/tech knowledge

Education

J.D.

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Conflicts Attorney to advise on client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms. The role focuses on balancing legal, commercial, and risk considerations while protecting firm interests and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation skills, legal judgment, and the ability to work across a global organization. Immigration sponsorship is not available at this time.