Client Contracts Analyst

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This position can be based in our global operations center in Tampa, FL, or at one of the Firm's offices: Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Richmond, Stamford, Tallahassee, Tysons, Washington, D.C., or West Palm Beach.

Description:

We are seeking a Client Contracts Analyst to join our team. The Client Contracts Analyst will support the Legal and Business Intake Departments with the review of Nonstandard Client Engagement Terms, Outside Counsel Guidelines, Client Contracts, and Requests for Proposals.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Review, analyze, and develop responses to Nonstandard Client Engagement Terms, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.

• Maintain a database of Nonstandard 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.

• Review and analyze RFPs for legal, lobbying, or consulting services.

• Prepare comments and redraft contractual provisions for RFP submissions.

• Maintain a checklist of common issues requiring comment and template responses thereto.

• Track and monitor due dates to ensure timely responses.

• Establish and maintain cautionary flags for potential RFP clients.

• Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.

• Train and mentor Client Contract Specialists as required.

• Expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law.

• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 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 Contracts Specialists.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

• 0 - 5 years of legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• Bar admission in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

• Legal contract drafting and compliance experience with a large law firm.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

This position may be filled in District of Columbia. The base salary range for this position is listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

• District of Columbia - $93,000 - $140,000/yr

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be 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: 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 FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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