Compliance Lawyer
White & Case
- Tampa, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support Senior Manager of Compliance and General Counsel team with oversight of all functions in relation to engagement letter documentation.
- Draft waivers and negotiate with Firm Partners and Outside Counsel in connection with engagement terms in accordance with rules of procedure and Firm risk management protocols.
- Review and analyze engagement agreements and outside counsel guidelines in collaboration with General Counsel team. Conduct first level review and send for review by Subject Matter Experts or the Office of the General Counsel in a timely fashion.
- Develop understanding of standard terms of engagement and conduct risk assessment to determine which terms are non-negotiable.
- Liaise with the New Business Team to ensure client records accurately reflect client identity, scope of work, conflict waivers, and other relevant engagement terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- JD and Bar license in Good Standing.
- Two years experience in an Am Law 200 law firm, preferably in the firm’s Conflicts Department or General Counsel’s office, or comparable government or in-house legal experience.
- Experience reviewing terms of engagement or contracts.
- Understanding of domestic and international ethics and conflicts rules.
- Ability to work well independently, under pressure, and adhere to strict deadlines while prioritizing workload.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Word and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a global team.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Familiarity with Intapp Conflicts and Intake systems.
- This is a staff attorney role (not partner track) based in either New York, Tampa, London, or Manila.
- This is an exempt position and may require monitoring after normal business hours.
- This role reports to the Senior Manager of Compliance.