Contracts & Compliance Counsel

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

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Washington, . salary range: $180k to $240k



Contract & Compliance Counsel at Law Firm - Salary Range $180k to $260k

H1: Join Morrison Foerster LLP as our Contracts & Compliance Counsel

H2: Opportunity to be In-House Counsel at a Prestigious Law Firm

Morrison Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide, is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Counsel to join our Conflicts department in our San Francisco, New York or Washington, . office. This is a unique opportunity to act as in-house counsel to the firm, with a focus on reviewing and responding to client Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG) and engagement letters.

Responsibilities:

- Act as formally designated In-House Counsel to the firm, providing privileged discussions and advice on OCG review and compliance to General Counsel, partners, associates, and staff.
- Review, negotiate, and approve client OCGs and Standard Engagement Letters, identifying and escalating any issues with legal and strategic recommendations.
- Develop and document standard positions and responses on OCG provisions, working with Firm management and the OCG Review Team to address new or unusual provisions.
- Communicate and work with Relationship Partners to negotiate amendments to individual OCGs and provide summaries and redlines with rationales.
- Expedite OCG review, finalization, and execution, tracking and advancing status.
- Utilize advanced techniques to analyze and compare OCG provisions across all client OCGs and Firm administrative functions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of business needs and integrate OCG review and compliance expertise with Firm risk management guidelines.
- Assist in training on OCG and engagement letter processes, compliance, and risk management.
- Ensure all appropriate partners, administrators, and staff are knowledgeable and trained on OCG and engagement letter processes.

Ideal Candidate:

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- Four years of practical experience, including contract review and direct client interaction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with standard business software.
- Familiarity with professional responsibility rules and standards preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous process improvement.

Who We Are:

At Morrison Foerster, our culture is defined by our deeds. We value passion and respect, and operate within a model of collaboration and inclusivity. We encourage you to learn more about our firm and our values.

If you are ready to do the best work of your life, we want to hear from you!

Salary Information:

- New York, San Francisco salary range: $200k to $260k
- Washington, . salary range: $180k to $240k

Note: Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors such as local market data, an applicant's skills and experience, and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

Key Points:

- Join Morrison Foerster LLP as a Contracts & Compliance Counsel at a prestigious law firm.
- Opportunity to act as in-house counsel and provide privileged discussions and advice to the firm.
- Review and negotiate OCGs and engagement letters, develop standard positions and responses, and ensure compliance with Firm risk management guidelines.
- Ideal candidate will have a ., admission to practice in a . jurisdiction, and four years of experience in contract review and client interaction.
- Salary range from $180k to $260k, with additional compensation and benefits.

Not specified

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

Not specified

Negotiation, Contract Review, Risk Management, Communication, Legal Compliance

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Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's website or via email to the contact person listed below.

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

Legal