Client Engagement Terms Analyst

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom LLP

$90K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum of three years experience in a law firm or related industry
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in MS Office and eager to learn new software
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Responsibilities

  • Analyze documents and data to support decision-making
  • Review and draft responses to client engagement terms and requests
  • Manage the client business intake process for contract requests
  • Utilize technology for analysis of engagement terms and project management
  • Act as a point of contact for inquiry responses related to contracts
  • Maintain and update documentation on engagement terms
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve project goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care options including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) savings plan with additional voluntary benefits
  • Generous paid time off and paid leave options
  • Learning and professional development opportunities available
  • Wellness programs and well-being initiatives
  • Community engagement opportunities to give back
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Client Engagement Terms Analyst to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).

The Client Engagement Terms Analyst plays an integral role in assisting the Firm in managing and responding to the evolving landscape of client-driven requests and engagement terms, centrally involving Outside Counsel Guidelines (7OCG8), Due Diligence Questionnaires (7DDQ8), Requests for Proposal (7RFP8), and modification to the Firm6s standard engagement letter; in this way, working closely with both Firm management, partners, and relevant Firm department personnel, the Client Engagement Terms Analyst will review and analyze documents and data, execute projects, and perform other functions related to maintaining and analyzing client relationships to meet the evolving needs of the Firm. This role is responsible for assisting with the end-to-end client contracting process, including intake of new client requests and terms, coordination of cross-functional reviews, tracking of client contracts through execution, and ongoing internal reporting through the Firm6s Business Intake System (7BIS8). The Client Engagement Terms Analyst will liaise directly with the Firm6s Partners, Client Engagement Committee members, and clients.

  • Analyzes documents and data, interprets results, summarizes findings and presents to partners and management for effective decision making.
  • Reviews and analyzes OCG and other client engagement terms such as master retention agreements, to identify relevant issues of concern to the Firm and draft internal and external facing responses related thereto.
  • Reviews and analyzes DDQ and RFP, managing the collection of cross-functional information, and drafting internal and external facing responses relating thereto.
  • Support the new business intake process by confirming operative OCG-driven engagement terms through the BIS to facilitate conflicts of interest clearance and the drafting of Firm engagement letters.
  • Leverages available technology resources to assist in analysis of OCG and DDQ/RFP related assignments (e.g., A.I./Machine Learning; SQL-based queries; Firm Dashboard).
  • Serves as resource and a central point of contact regarding OCG and DDQ/RFP related content.
  • Updates departmental documentation relating to OCG and DDQ/RFP analysis.
  • Reviews documentation and creates database records summarizing OCG-related terms; performs ongoing maintenance of related database, including escalation of outstanding records.
  • Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by attorneys, legal assistants and other business services professionals and demonstrates this understanding using effective communication.
  • Handles multiple client analysis projects and works closely with management, partners, and other Firm stakeholders across departments as needed to achieve the Firm6s objectives.
  • Liaises with various Firm personnel and administrative departments as necessary to complete assignments; maintains multiple touchpoints with the Client Accounting department to facilitate seamless coordination.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor6s Degree
  • Minimum of three years law firm/industry experience
  • Excellent close-reading, analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
  • Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems and actively interact with same (e.g., Aderant Expert, A.I., relational databases)
  • Demonstrates close attention to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Ability to synthesize, interpret and summarize information in a clear, concise manner
  • Ability to use discretion, handle sensitive matters, maintain confidentiality and exercise independent and sound judgment
  • Ability to read, interpret and follow instructions
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively through collaboration within a team
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

  • Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid leave options, including parental.
  • In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Robust well-being classes and programs.
  • Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

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The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

$90,000 - $100,000

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