Conflicts Attorney - Client Terms & Risk Negotiation

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off 20 days

Parental leave

Ten 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 agreements, balancing legal risk with practical business needs. You will negotiate, review, and guide terms for complex engagements to protect the firm and its clients.

The role requires strong negotiation, compliance, and risk-management skills, with experience across engagement letters, NDAs, and client questionnaires.

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, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Working knowledge of AI, technology, data management, business organizations, and financing concepts.

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

Legal judgment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Technology awareness

Education

J.D. licenced in US

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 agreements, balancing legal risk with practical business needs. You will negotiate, review, and guide terms for complex engagements to protect the firm and its clients.

The role requires strong negotiation, compliance, and risk-management skills, with experience across engagement letters, NDAs, and client questionnaires.