Compliance Attorney

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Compliance Attorney
The candidate will be providing quality assurance review of engagement letters to ensure conformity with arrangements approved in file opening. Reviewing complex legal documents, including Outside Counsel Guidelines, Billing Guidelines, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Contracts; and providing analysis to the appropriate Firm Committees. Ensuring retainers are received and deviations are approved by Business Intake. Maintaining and working to improve the structure and functionality of the Compliance Management database; tracking all Compliance related documents for firm records. Working with the appropriate Information Technology and Operations groups to develop new workflows to automate current compliance processes/procedures. Creating internal compliance and best practices rules and guidelines for efficient resolutions and clearance. A Juris Doctor degree is required. Should have 3 years of related legal and/or compliance experience. Knowledge of the contracts administration process, including applicable laws/regulations and bidding and awarding processes; knowledge of the System for Award Management (SAM) a plus. Understanding of a client engagement process. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to analyze complex documents to manage risk to the organization. Demonstrated strong written and oral communications skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and ability to influence and motivate others. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Microsoft Access and Project a plus; ability to learn new systems. Strong attention to detail.

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