Legal Specialist - Contracts

AlixPartners; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AlixPartners is seeking a Legal Professional in Southfield, MI to support client engagement documentation and risk management. You will draft, review, and track engagement letters and related documents, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and help manage risk-related activities.

Hybrid work model with in-office and remote options. Role requires paralegal experience, contract management tools (Ironclad, ServiceNow), and strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher preferred, with two (2) or more years of experience as a paralegal, in purchasing, contracting, procurement, client engagement administration, or other relevant business experience.
• Experience supporting consulting, professional services, legal, compliance, risk management, or other client-facing business functions across multiple stakeholders is preferred.
• Proficiency with technology tools including Ironclad, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office, email, and other workflow systems.
• Willingness to use firm-approved AI tools to support daily work.
• Strong ability to identify, implement, and improve business processes, workflows, templates, and operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage incoming requests via contract management tool (Ironclad), ticketing system (ServiceNow), email, and other channels.
• Coordinate and generate reports from contract management platforms and related systems.
• Draft, review, revise, coordinate, and track client engagement documents (engagement letters, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance agreements, report DISCLAIMERS).
• Coordinate communication with clients, internal stakeholders, in-house counsel, outside professionals and service providers.
• Track and report on Risk Management Committee (RMC) activities and approvals, including materials for meetings and scheduling.
• Maintain reports, trackers, and records related to client engagements and workflows.
• Assist with review and coordination of documentation for complex or high-risk engagements and internal approvals.
• Respond to information requests promptly and accurately.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Client engagement administration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Ironclad

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, and remote working options for Monday and Friday.

Location

Southfield, MI (hybrid)

What You’ll Do

In this important role on AlixPartners' Legal-Compliance-Risk team, the successful candidate will support the firm's client engagement process by reviewing, revising, coordinating, and tracking engagement documentation across multiple practices and geographies. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, firm leadership, clients, and outside professionals to facilitate engagement approvals and support timely execution of client-facing documents, including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, non-reliance agreements, report DISCLAIMERS, and other practice-specific documentation. The role also assists with risk-related engagement activities, reporting, and workflow management. The individual will partner with the Legal Operations Director as a subject matter resource for Ironclad and other Legal Team technologies, supporting process enhancements and operational excellence. The position requires strong writing, organization and communication skills, ability to work well within a team, as well as excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

The Legal Professional position is based in Southfield, Michigan, reporting to the Legal Operations Director. Paid relocation is not available.

• Monitor and triage incoming requests via the contract management tool (Ironclad), ticketing system (ServiceNow), email, and other communication channels, ensuring timely and accurate handling of client engagement document requests and related approvals.
• Coordinate and generate reports from the contract management platform and related Legal Team systems as needed.
• Within the contract management platform and related Legal Team systems, draft, review, revise, coordinate, and track client engagement documents, including engagement letters, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance agreements, report DISCLAIMERS, and other client-facing engagement documentation.
• Coordinate communication with and between our firm’s clients, internal stakeholders, in-house counsel, outside professionals and service providers
• Coordinate, track, and report on Risk Management Committee (RMC) activities and approvals, including preparing materials for monthly meetings, initiating approval requests, scheduling ad hoc meetings, supporting RMC subcommittees, and maintaining records related to engagement approvals and risk management activities.
• Maintain and update reports, trackers, and other records related to client engagements, approvals, and Legal Team workflows to support operational and risk management requirements.
• Assist with the review and coordination of documentation associated with complex or higher-risk client engagements and other matters requiring additional internal review and approval.
• Respond promptly and accurately to requests for information, documents, policies, templates, task requests, and instructions
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Associate's degree or higher preferred, with two (2) or more years of experience as a paralegal, in purchasing, contracting, procurement, client engagement administration, or other relevant business experience.
• Experience supporting consulting, professional services, legal, compliance, risk management, or other client-facing business functions across multiple stakeholders is preferred. Familiarity with bankruptcy and restructuring matters would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite for success in the role.
• Proficiency and willingness to work with technology-related business tools is required. The selected candidate will spend significant time working within Contract Management Software (Ironclad), ticketing software (ServiceNow), Microsoft Office applications, email, and other business systems used to support document workflows, approvals, reporting, and process management.
• Comfortable leveraging firm-approved AI tools and technology to support day-to-day work efficiencies, streamline tasks, and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, implement, and improve business processes, workflows, templates, and operational practices to support efficient and consistent service delivery.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and exceptional proofreading skills, with the ability to manage sensitive documents and complex client-facing materials.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to urgent requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a matrixed, team-oriented environment; capable of building productive relationships and coordinating with clients, legal professionals, senior leaders, outside professionals, service providers, and colleagues across cultures and geographic locations to deliver timely and consistent results.
• Keen judgment with the ability to support the review, coordination, escalation, and tracking of matters involving contractual, operational, compliance, or risk-related considerations.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues and supporting both internal and external stakeholders. Possesses characteristics such as professionalism, integrity, accountability, sound judgment, teamwork, and diligence.
• Ability to handle and protect confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information with the highest level of discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate detailed and complex information effectively to professionals at all levels of the organization.
• Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 5.67 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold Level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.