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Description:

The Client Contracts Analyst will support 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:

• Juris Doctor required.

This position may be filled in New York. In accordance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law and New York City Human Rights Law, New York State is $73.8k - $132.8k/yr and New York City is $88.5k - $132.8k/yr. These ranges are specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. An individuals actual compensation will depend on the individuals qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at 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: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; 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 FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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