Senior Conflicts Attorney — Client Terms & Risk

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20 n

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 guide engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms. The role focuses on balancing legal protections with practical client considerations while advising lawyers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation, risk management, and analytical skills, with experience negotiating complex terms and navigating regulatory developments across a global organization.

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.
• 2+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, in-house counsel, or contract-focused work.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating client-drafted contracts or engagement terms.
• Strong legal, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of AI, technology, data management, 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 analysis

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Ambiguity navigation

Attention to detail

AI knowledge

Education

J.D. with active license (US)

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to guide engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related client terms. The role focuses on balancing legal protections with practical client considerations while advising lawyers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong contract negotiation, risk management, and analytical skills, with experience negotiating complex terms and navigating regulatory developments across a global organization.