Client Contracts Analyst

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This position may be filled in any of our U.S. offices located in the Eastern, or Central time zones.

Description

We are seeking a Client Contracts Analyst to join our team. The Client Contracts Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Client Administrative Services Managers with Requests for Proposals, Nonstandard Client Engagement Terms, Outside Counsel Guidelines, Client Contracts, Client Questionnaires and IT Audits.

Key Responsibilities Include

Responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

• Review and analyze RFPs for legal, lobbying, or consulting services.
• Prepare comments and redraft contractual provisions for RFP submissions.
• Review and update RFP issues checklist and template of prepared responses.
• Track and monitor due dates to ensure timely responses.
• Establish and maintain cautionary flags for potential RFP clients.
  
  

Nonstandard Engagement Documentation

• Review, analyze, and develop responses to Nonstandard Client Engagement Terms and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Maintain a database of Nonstandard Client Engagement Terms and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Evaluate and negotiate client contracts to comply with the firm’s contract protocols.
• Monitor mergers and acquisitions for clients with expanded representations.
  
  

Client Questionnaires and IT Audits

• Review, analyze, and develop responses to Client Questionnaires and IT Audits.
• Coordinate with various departments to obtain input as necessary.
• Review and update template of prepared responses for Client Questionnaires.
• Track and monitor due dates to ensure timely responses.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• A total of 1-5 years legal experience, preferably with contract drafting and compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to train and mentor Client Administrative Services Specialists and Clerks.
  
  

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification. Juris Doctor preferred.
  
  

This position may be filled in Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Colorado or California. The base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

• Illinois – $85,000 - $128,000/yr
• District of Columbia – $93,000 - $140,000/yr
• New York City – $93,000 - $140,000/yr
• New York State – $93,000 - $140,000/yr
  
  

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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