Conflicts Attorney - Client Terms & Risk Lead

Perkins Coie LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 202,000 - 323,000; 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 is seeking a Conflicts Attorney - Client Terms to advise on client engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related terms. You will help negotiates and balance legal considerations with business interests across a global organization.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation and risk management skills, with the ability to work independently and mentor junior staff while supporting strategic initiatives and policy updates.

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 engagement terms.
• Strong legal, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving judgment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

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 and General Counsel 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, workflows, and documentation practices related to client engagement terms.
• Ensure finalized terms, exceptions, and commitments are documented and auditable.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies and engagement practices.
• Lead or support special projects involving risk, compliance, contract management, or related technology.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. with active U.S. license

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney - Client Terms to advise on client engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related terms. You will help negotiates and balance legal considerations with business interests across a global organization.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation and risk management skills, with the ability to work independently and mentor junior staff while supporting strategic initiatives and policy updates.