Conflicts Attorney: Client Terms & Risk Negotiator

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20+1

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

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, helping the firm reach practical, mutually acceptable agreements while protecting its legal, ethical, and business interests.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with 5+ years in a law firm or professional services environment and a US J.D. license.

Qualifications

• J.D. with 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 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.

Skills

J.D. license

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal judgment

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Intapp Terms

Contract management tech

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, helping the firm reach practical, mutually acceptable agreements while protecting its legal, ethical, and business interests.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with 5+ years in a law firm or professional services environment and a US J.D. license.