Ropes & Gray LLP · 17 hours ago
Engagement Terms Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $117K/yr
2+ years expRopes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm, recognized for its leading practices in various legal domains. The Engagement Terms Analyst supports the firm’s critical risk management function by executing, recording, and evaluating engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines with clients.
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Responsibilities
Works with management and attorneys in the firm’s conflicts department to maintain and develop one or more databases designed to record the execution status of firm engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, as well as various substantive provisions of those terms
Conducts systematic and targeted reviews of engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines in support of various risk management initiatives
Produces ad hoc and periodic reports relating to the foregoing for management and attorneys in the firm’s conflicts department and the Office of the General Counsel
Follows up with firm attorneys and, as requested, clients, to ensure that engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, are executed, and escalates related inquiries to the Office of the General Counsel
Participates, as appropriate and in coordination with attorneys in the firm’s conflicts department, in the negotiation and documentation of engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines with firm clients
Participates, as appropriate and in coordination with attorneys in the firm’s conflicts department, in the review and summarization of outside counsel guidelines for various internal stakeholders
Participates, as appropriate and in coordination with the firm’s Conflicts Product Manager and the Senior Manager of the conflicts department, in the development and implementation of technology initiatives related to outside counsel guidelines
Performs projects relating to the foregoing and to the firm’s compliance with substantive requirements of engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines
Performs other work-related duties and projects, as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree and two+ years of experience in a conflict of interest or other department of a large law firm strongly preferred
Must possess strong PC and data entry skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and service orientation
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's clients and the firm's internal and personnel affairs
Must be extremely organized and possess excellent attention to detail in the management of firm data and written communication
Must demonstrate the ability to identify and interpret provisions of routine commercial contracts, preferably law firm engagement letters
Must willingly accept and proactively perform delegated assignments in a cooperative manner, subject to management supervision
Able to interact effectively with colleagues at the firm, including attorneys and support staff
Able to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks
Must have strong data management skills
Must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and, preferably, database software, and a demonstrable ability to learn any department specific software
Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties
Must pay strict attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through
Preferred
JD preferred
Database research experience (such as Lexis, Elite, 3E, Evaluate, LegalKey and Excel) strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
A collegial and supportive culture
Discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray, a preeminent, global law firm, has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for eight consecutive years and listed on Law.com’s UK “A-List” for three years in a row.
1001-5000 employees
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