Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Client Engagement Documents Specialist
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Salt Lake City, UT
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the role of Client Engagement Documents Specialist on the Risk Management Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the Firm with its compliance obligations in a dynamic, cross-functional department while contributing to the success of the Firm. The Specialist works closely with other Risk Management Compliance team members to identify potential risks, communicating potential resolutions, and secure the necessary approvals as part of the Firm's Risk Management Compliance program. The role is critical to the Firm's ability to successfully meet its diverse and ongoing obligations to its clients. This position requires someone who is intellectually curious and independent and who has a collaborative mindset, an acute attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, and who understands the meaning of exceptional customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Qualifications & Requirements
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Compensation:
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The Firm will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the role of Client Engagement Documents Specialist on the Risk Management Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the Firm with its compliance obligations in a dynamic, cross-functional department while contributing to the success of the Firm. The Specialist works closely with other Risk Management Compliance team members to identify potential risks, communicating potential resolutions, and secure the necessary approvals as part of the Firm's Risk Management Compliance program. The role is critical to the Firm's ability to successfully meet its diverse and ongoing obligations to its clients. This position requires someone who is intellectually curious and independent and who has a collaborative mindset, an acute attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, and who understands the meaning of exceptional customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Under the direction of the Client Engagement Documents Manager and Risk Management leadership, the Specialist works closely with attorneys, the Office of General Counsel and members of the Risk Management around the globe to process requests associated with accepting and indexing client engagement documentation.
- Advise Firm attorneys and staff on the Firm's ability to comply with outside counsel guidelines and recommend modifications as needed.
- Respond to inquiries from the Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management leadership and attorneys with accurate information in a timely and professional manner.
- Develop a broad subject matter expertise regarding outside counsel guidelines provisions and the Firm's policies regarding such provisions.
- Oversee collection of required engagement and waiver documentation. Review executed retention letters and waivers, seeking approval when needed, and index in appropriate documentation repositories.
- Draft and negotiate retention letters and specific waivers as requested.
- Provide high-level customer service to attorneys in varying capacities.
- Assist department leadership as needed and contribute to ad hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- 4-5 years of experience in law firm risk management, including conflicts searching, business intake/acceptance or similar compliance functions experience is ideal.
- Experience with Intapp software solutions including Terms, Intake and Conflicts is strongly preferred.
- A desire to work in a flexible environment with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities is a must.
- The ideal candidate must interact well with people at all levels with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Compensation:
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
- New York City - $99,000 -$140,000
- Bay Area - $99,000 -$147,000
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The Firm will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1