Intake & Risk Management Attorney

DLA Piper • Houston, TX

402d • $127,262 - $202,352 • Remote

About The Position

The Intake & Risk Management Attorney at DLA Piper plays a crucial role in supporting the firm's risk management function by overseeing the onboarding of new clients and matters. This position involves vetting potential conflicts, assessing financial and reputational risks, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. The attorney will also draft and review client engagement letters, assist in closing out clients and matters, and provide training on best practices in new business intake risk management.

Requirements

• JD (Juris Doctor) degree required.
• 5 years' experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• New business intake and/or conflicts experience desirable.
• Active law license in good standing in the state where practicing.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure.
• Natural mentorship skills and a focus on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the critical new business intake risk management function related to the onboarding of new clients and matters, including vetting potential conflicts, financial, reputational, and anti-money laundering issues.
• Undertakes due diligence and reputational risk assessments of new clients and matters.
• Advises the partnership on business acceptance issues relating to the onboarding of new clients and matters.
• Works closely with members of the Office of General Counsel around the escalation of issues.
• Assists with the process of closing out clients and matters, including the drafting of closeout letters.
• Serves as a key risk management resource for the new business intake team, answering questions related to all aspects of new business intake risk management.
• Drafts, reviews and advises on client engagement letters with a specific focus on advance waivers.
• Drafts and develops best practices and business acceptance processes around new business intake risk management.
• Assists with training to the firm on new business intake risk issues.
• Trains and mentors members of the new business intake team on risk management issues.
• Leads new business intake risk management projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree