Global Client Terms Lawyer

• Reviewing all forms of client engagement documentation, advising on risks and contractual issues, and drafting bespoke responses.
• Compliance with applicable rules of professional responsibility and Firm policy, with respect to screening new matters and clients.
• Advising on responses to RfPs/pitches and managing the engagement structure and review of terms.
• Handle medium to high complexity protection of confidential information issues.
• Liaising with various business and legal teams across the Firm's locations to seek input on client requirements and to address cross regional engagement and conflicts issues.
• Review client articles and publications for conflicts and confidentiality purposes.
• Undertaking basic ad hoc conflict searches in the context of RfPs and to check client references in publications and articles.
• Implementing the Firm's global compliance policies to manage risk.
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintaining central recording systems for client terms.
• Updating the firm’s terms of business and letters of engagement.
• Ad hoc project work in the context of Business Acceptance generally and client terms.
• Participating as a front line advisor to the business on client related risk and regulatory issues.

• Lawyer in good standing with relevant regulatory body or bar association, preferably with 1-3 years PQE.
• Relevant experience preferably acquired in an international law firm.
• Experience in identifying areas of current business process steps which could be enhanced and/or streamlined to become more efficient and add value to our end customers work product.
• Able to present in English high quality oral and written communications to internal and external recipients.
• Able to address sensitive and confidential issues with tact, as well as build and maintain effective working relationships within an organisational setting.
• Able to take direction and follow through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Able to demonstrate advanced research and drafting skills.
• Able to critically review, update and amend policies, procedures and precedents for the firm in plain English with minimal supervision, consulting with stakeholders where appropriate.
• Able to identify and resolve deficiencies and gaps in existing policies, procedures and precedents.
• Strong analytical skills, able to identify issues and draw conclusions, producing accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues.
• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to law firms.
• Understanding of law firm billing processes and conflicts checking systems.
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and be a good team player, particularly in the context of working as part of a virtual/remote team.
• Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration.
• Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Global Client Terms Manager.
• Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports Dentons' values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles.
• Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude.

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