Contracts & Compliance Counsel

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Washington, . salary range: $160k to $220k

Bold Headline: Contracts & Compliance Counsel at Top Law Firm

H1 Heading: Join Our Team as Contracts & Compliance Counsel at a Leading Law Firm

H2 Heading: Review, Negotiate, and Advise: Contracts & Compliance Counsel Opportunity

Morrison Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide, is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Counsel to join our Conflicts department. This is a unique opportunity to act as in-house counsel and work with a dynamic team of professionals in our San Francisco, New York, or Washington, . office.

About the Role

As Contracts & Compliance Counsel, you will have a crucial role in reviewing and responding to client Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG), engagement letters, and related documents. This includes negotiating provisions and amendments with Firm partners and clients, as well as working with Firm management and staff to improve OCG and engagement letter review and compliance processes. Your responsibilities will include:

- Acting as formally designated In-House Counsel to the Firm
- Reviewing, negotiating, and approving client OCGs and Standard Engagement Letters
- Identifying and developing standard positions and responses on OCG provisions
- Communicating and working with Relationship Partners on necessary amendments
- Expediting OCG review and finalization
- Applying advanced techniques to analyze and compare OCG provisions
- Demonstrating detailed knowledge of business needs and Firm objectives
- Assisting in OCG and engagement letter process, compliance, and risk management training

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a . and admission to practice in a . jurisdiction. You should have at least four years of practical experience, including contract review and direct client interaction. Excellent communication skills, familiarity with standard business software, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement are also required. Knowledge of professional responsibility rules and standards is preferred.

Join Our Culture

At Morrison Foerster, our culture is defined by our actions. We are passionate about our work and equally passionate about how we do it. We value respect, collaboration, and diversity, and we encourage you to learn more about who we are and what we do. If you are ready to do the best work of your life, we want to hear from you.

Salary Information

At Morrison Foerster, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation packages. Salary ranges for this position are as follows:

- New York, San Francisco: $200k to $260k
- Washington, .: $160k to $220k

Please note that additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The displayed range is specific to the cities and states where the position will be performed and may vary based on market data, an applicant's skills and experience, and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

Join Our Team as Contracts & Compliance Counsel at a Leading Law Firm

- Act as in-house counsel and advise on OCG review and compliance issues
- Negotiate and approve client OCGs and Standard Engagement Letters
- Identify and develop standard positions and responses on OCG provisions
- Communicate and work with Relationship Partners on necessary amendments
- Apply advanced techniques to analyze and compare OCG provisions
- Demonstrate knowledge of business needs and Firm objectives
- Assist in OCG and engagement letter process, compliance, and risk management training
- . and admission to practice in a . jurisdiction required
- Four years of practical experience, including contract review and client interaction
- Excellent communication skills and familiarity with business software
- Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge of professional responsibility rules preferred

Join the dynamic team at Morrison Foerster LLP as a Contracts & Compliance Counsel. In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as in-house counsel and work with a top law firm in either our San Francisco, New York, or Washington, . office. Apply now and take the next step in your legal career!

Not specified

Discretionary bonus, overtime, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, PTO

Not specified

Contract review, Negotiation, Legal advice, Risk management

J.D.

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Qualification and Experience J.D. and admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction

Legal