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Intake & Risk Mgmt Attorney at DLA Piper

DLA Piper

Full-Time

Herndon, VA 20170, USA

Not defined

14 Nov → 14 Dec

Expired

Job Description

_DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. Job applicant poster viewing center. ( 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. In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, pay range for this position, if hired to work in New York City is 130,995 - 150,000. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate's geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits ( information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site. Agency applications will not be considered. • *Job:** _Business Administration/Management_ • *Organization:** _New Business Intake_ • *Title:** _Intake & Risk Mgmt Attorney_ • *Location:** _Massachusetts-Boston_ • *Requisition ID:** _22000531_ • *Other Locations:** _United States-District of Columbia-Washington, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-California-East Palo Alto, United States-Virginia-Reston, United States-New Jersey-Short Hills, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-New York-New York_

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