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Dentons Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.
This role will support the Global Client Terms Manager with review of client engagement agreements and related terms and documentation, to manage risks associated with client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
You will be a US qualified attorney with experience of commercial contract review and drafting, and ideally have worked within a law firm risk and compliance department.
Responsibilities
Reviewing all forms of client engagement documentation, advising on risks and contractual issues, and drafting bespoke responses Compliance with applicable rules of professional responsibility and Firm policy, with respect to screening new matters and clients Advising on responses to RfPs/pitches and managing the engagement structure and review of terms Handle medium to high complexity protection of confidential information issues Liaising with various business and legal teams across the Firm's locations to seek input on client requirements and to address cross regional engagement and conflicts issues Review client articles and publications for conflicts and confidentiality purposes Undertaking basic ad hoc conflict searches in the context of RfPs and to check client references in publications and articles Implementing the Firm's global compliance policies to manage risk Drafting, reviewing, and updating internal compliance policies and procedures Maintaining central recording systems for client terms Updating the firm's terms of business and letters of engagement Ad hoc project work in the context of Business Acceptance generally and client terms Participating as a front line advisor to the business on client related risk and regulatory issues
Requirements
Lawyer in good standing with relevant regulatory body or bar association, preferably with 1-3 years PQE Relevant experience preferably acquired in an international law firm Experience in identifying areas of current business process steps which could be enhanced and/or streamlined to become more efficient and add value to our end customers work product Able to present in English high quality oral and written communications to internal and external recipients Able to address sensitive and confidential issues with tact, as well as build and maintain effective working relationships within an organisational setting Able to take direction and follow through to completion with minimal supervision Able to demonstrate advanced research and drafting skills Able to critically review, update and amend policies, procedures and precedents for the firm in plain English with minimal supervision, consulting with stakeholders where appropriate Able to identify and resolve deficiencies and gaps in existing policies, procedures and precedents Strong analytical skills, able to identify issues and draw conclusions, producing accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to law firms Understanding of law firm billing processes and conflicts checking systems PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and be a good team player, particularly in the context of working as part of a virtual/remote team Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Global Client Terms Manager Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports Dentons' values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude
Benefits
Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and competencies.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Seniority level
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Global Client Terms Lawyer
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Dentons 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Global Client Terms Lawyer
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Dentons Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.
This role will support the Global Client Terms Manager with review of client engagement agreements and related terms and documentation, to manage risks associated with client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
You will be a US qualified attorney with experience of commercial contract review and drafting, and ideally have worked within a law firm risk and compliance department.
Responsibilities
Reviewing all forms of client engagement documentation, advising on risks and contractual issues, and drafting bespoke responses Compliance with applicable rules of professional responsibility and Firm policy, with respect to screening new matters and clients Advising on responses to RfPs/pitches and managing the engagement structure and review of terms Handle medium to high complexity protection of confidential information issues Liaising with various business and legal teams across the Firm's locations to seek input on client requirements and to address cross regional engagement and conflicts issues Review client articles and publications for conflicts and confidentiality purposes Undertaking basic ad hoc conflict searches in the context of RfPs and to check client references in publications and articles Implementing the Firm's global compliance policies to manage risk Drafting, reviewing, and updating internal compliance policies and procedures Maintaining central recording systems for client terms Updating the firm's terms of business and letters of engagement Ad hoc project work in the context of Business Acceptance generally and client terms Participating as a front line advisor to the business on client related risk and regulatory issues
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Lawyer in good standing with relevant regulatory body or bar association, preferably with 1-3 years PQE Relevant experience preferably acquired in an international law firm Experience in identifying areas of current business process steps which could be enhanced and/or streamlined to become more efficient and add value to our end customers work product Able to present in English high quality oral and written communications to internal and external recipients Able to address sensitive and confidential issues with tact, as well as build and maintain effective working relationships within an organisational setting Able to take direction and follow through to completion with minimal supervision Able to demonstrate advanced research and drafting skills Able to critically review, update and amend policies, procedures and precedents for the firm in plain English with minimal supervision, consulting with stakeholders where appropriate Able to identify and resolve deficiencies and gaps in existing policies, procedures and precedents Strong analytical skills, able to identify issues and draw conclusions, producing accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to law firms Understanding of law firm billing processes and conflicts checking systems PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and be a good team player, particularly in the context of working as part of a virtual/remote team Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Global Client Terms Manager Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports Dentons' values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude
Benefits
Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and competencies.
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