DLA Piper
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DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills.
If you are a highly talented Intake & Risk Management Attorney, we want to hear from you!
This position is remote. However, candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local offices when/if needed. Candidates must reside in a state where there is a DLA Piper office.
Minimum Requirements:
- Juris doctorate
- 5 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Active law license in good standing in the state where practicing
- Excellent verbal and written skills required to communicate complex legal issues
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize and multitask, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-level work product
Preferred Requirements:
- Natural mentorship skills and a focus on teamwork
- Large law firm experience
What will your day look like?
The Intake and Risk Management Attorney supports the firm’s critical risk management function by performing all duties associated with new business intake risk management, including, but not limited to, overseeing the critical risk management function related to the onboarding of new clients and new matters to the firm, including vetting potential conflicts, financial, reputational, and anti-money laundering issues; overseeing the process of closing out clients and matters; drafting, reviewing and advising on client engagement letters with a specific focus on advance waivers; serving as a key risk management resource for the new business intake team; assisting with training around new business intake best practices and business acceptance processes.
Additional responsibilities include undertaking due diligence and reputational risk assessments of new clients and matters. You will advise the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to the onboarding of new clients and matters and work closely with members of the Office of General Counsel around the escalation of issues. You will oversee the process of closing out clients and matters, including the drafting of closeout letters. You will also serve as a key risk management resource for the new business intake team, answering questions related to all aspects of new business intake risk management. You will draft, review and advise on client engagement letters with a specific focus on advance waivers, as well as draft and develop best practices and business acceptance processes around new business intake risk management. You will assist with training to the firm on new business intake risk issues. You will also train and mentor members of the new business intake team on risk management issues.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
Agency applications will not be considered.
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