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About the Role
The Associate Contracts & Compliance Counsel will act as in-house counsel to the Firm, responding to client Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG) and engagement letters. This role supports the negotiation of OCG and engagement letter provisions, aiming to develop into an independent negotiator. The position also supports the implementation of improved OCG and engagement letter review and compliance processes, ensuring client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Act as formally designated In–House Counsel to the Firm.
- Conduct privileged discussions and advise on OCG review and compliance issues.
- Review, harmonize, and negotiate client OCGs and Standard Engagement Letters.
- Escalate provisions and issues with legal and strategic recommendations.
- Assist in identifying, developing, and documenting Firm standard positions and responses on OCG provisions.
- Communicate and work with Relationship Partners on required and recommended amendments to individual OCGs.
- Prepare amendment summaries and redlines with rationales.
- Negotiate routine proposed amendments directly with clients.
- Expedite OCG review, finalization, and execution.
- Track and advance OCG status.
- Apply techniques to capture, compare, and analyze OCG provisions systematically.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of business needs and Firm objectives.
- Apply OCG review and compliance expertise with Firm risk management principles.
- Assist in Firm OCG and engagement letter process, compliance, and risk management training.
- Help coordinate efforts to ensure Partners, administrators, and staff are knowledgeable on OCG and engagement letters processes.
- Remain current in industry trends regarding OCG compliance.
- Ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position.
- Proactively use current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
- Participate in major, complex projects that increase the value of OCG and engagement letter services.
Requirements
- J.D. and admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction, California strongly preferred.
- One to two years of practical experience, including contract review and direct client interaction required.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
- Familiarity with standard business software required.
- Familiarity with professional responsibility rules and standards preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement of processes.
- Ability to apply effective independent judgment, escalating to more Senior Contracts & Compliance counsel as appropriate.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to build effective internal client relationships.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, interpret and prepare complex written material and to present complex ideas succinctly.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong motivation to apply skills and knowledge proactively.
- Initiative to ensure consistent quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to identify and support team objectives within the position.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
Skills
- Contract review
- Direct client interaction
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Standard business software
- Professional responsibility rules and standards
- Independent judgment
- Legal research
- Analytical skills
- Internal client relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Client service
- Efficiency
- Risk management
Location
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Salary/Compensations
- San Francisco salary range: $164k to $220k
- Los Angeles, San Diego salary range: $156k to $205k
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
- Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
- Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
- Annual community service day.
- Birthday holiday.
- Education reimbursement annually.
- Dedicated Talent Development team.
- Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
About the Company
- At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
- About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
- Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
- Commitment to Pro Bono: https://www.mofo.com/community/pro-bono
- The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation
Equal Opportunity
- We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.