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Law Firm
Attorney
Min 5 yrs required
Intake and Risk Management Attorney Duties: The candidate will be supporting the firm’s critical risk management function by performing all duties associated with new business intake risk management, including, but not limited to, overseeing the critical risk management function related to the onboarding of new clients and new matters to the firm, including vetting potential conflicts, financial, reputational, and anti-money laundering issues; overseeing the process of closing out clients and matters; drafting, reviewing and advising on client engagement letters with a specific focus on advance waivers; serving as a key risk management resource for the new business intake team; assisting with training around new business intake best practices and business acceptance processes. Undertaking due diligence and reputational risk assessments of new clients and matters. Advising the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to the onboarding of new clients and matters and working closely with members of the Office of General Counsel around the escalation of issues, overseeing the process of closing out clients and matters, including the drafting of closeout letters, serve as a key risk management resource for the new business intake team, answering questions related to all aspects of new business intake risk management. Drafting, reviewing, and advising on client engagement letters with a specific focus on advance waivers, as well as drafting and developing best practices and business acceptance processes around new business intake risk management. Assist with training the firm on new business intake risk issues. Training and mentoring members of the new business intake team on risk management issues.
Qualification and Experience
Required Qualifications: A Juris doctorate. Should have 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. Active law license in good standing in the state where practicing. Excellent verbal and written skills are required to communicate complex legal issues. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions. Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize and multitask, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high-level work product. Preferred Qualifications: Natural mentorship skills and a focus on teamwork. Large law firm experience.
Ref. #22000401
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