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Kirkland & Ellis · 1 day ago

Senior Risk Management Compliance Specialist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $127K/yr

5+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and innovation. The Senior Risk Management Compliance Specialist will support attorneys and leadership by managing risk and compliance issues, ensuring alignment with client needs and firm policies through collaboration and expert guidance.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Client Engagement Review & Processing – Partner with attorneys, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), and Risk Management colleagues worldwide to review, process, and index client engagement terms

Drafting & Negotiation – Draft and negotiate retention letters and client-specific waivers to support compliant and effective client relationships

Risk Analysis & Resolution – Apply independent, critical thinking when reviewing outside counsel guidelines to identify risks and propose practical mitigation strategies

Advisory Support – Advise attorneys and staff on compliance with outside counsel guidelines, recommending and justifying modifications when appropriate

Subject Matter Expertise – Maintain deep knowledge of outside counsel guideline provisions and related firm policies, serving as a trusted resource for the team

Stakeholder Communication – Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from firm leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and attorneys with accurate guidance

Team Leadership Support – Act as a point of reference for junior team members when leadership is unavailable, fostering consistency and confidence

Service Excellence – Deliver high-level, client-focused service to attorneys across a variety of matters and priorities

Project Contribution – Support department leadership and contribute to ad hoc initiatives as business needs evolve

Qualification

Risk ManagementCompliance FunctionsIntapp SoftwareClient EngagementDrafting & NegotiationService-Oriented MindsetAdaptability & JudgmentInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Five or more years of experience in law firm risk management, including conflicts searching, business intake and acceptance, or related compliance functions

Experience with Intapp software solutions, including Intapp Terms, Intake, and Conflicts, strongly preferred

Ability to work flexibly, manage shifting priorities, and exercise sound judgment under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism

Commitment to responsive, thoughtful, and solutions-driven customer service