Conflicts Attorney: Client Terms & Risk Navigator

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off 20 days

Job summary

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

The role requires a J.D., 5+ years in a law firm, and proven negotiation and risk management skills, with the ability to navigate across a global organization. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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.

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

Legal judgment

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. with active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

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

The role requires a J.D., 5+ years in a law firm, and proven negotiation and risk management skills, with the ability to navigate across a global organization. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.