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About the Role

The Client Engagement Terms Senior 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 (“OCG”), Due Diligence Questionnaires (“DDQ”), Requests for Proposal (“RFP”), and modification to the Firm’s standard engagement letter. 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 Firm’s Business Intake System (“BIS”).

Responsibilities

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 Firm’s 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

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

Skills

Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG)
Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ)
Requests for Proposal (RFP)
Business Intake System (BIS)
A.I./Machine Learning
SQL-based queries
Firm Dashboard

Location

New York

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of four years of law firm exp.

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 - $125,000

About the Company

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.

Equal Opportunity

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176.
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