Responsibilities

In this important role on AlixPartners' Legal-Compliance-Risk team, the successful candidate will support the firm's client engagement process by reviewing, revising, coordinating, and tracking engagement documentation across multiple practices and geographies. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, firm leadership, clients, and outside professionals to facilitate engagement approvals and support timely execution of client-facing documents, including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, non-reliance agreements, report disclaimers, and other practice-specific documentation. The role also assists with risk-related engagement activities, reporting, and workflow management. The individual will partner with the Legal Operations Director as a subject matter resource for Ironclad and other Legal Team technologies, supporting process enhancements and operational excellence. The position requires strong writing, organization and communication skills, ability to work well within a team, as well as excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
The Legal Professional position is based in Southfield, Michigan, reporting to the Legal Operations Director. Paid relocation is not available.
Monitor and triage incoming requests via the contract management tool (Ironclad), ticketing system (ServiceNow), email, and other communication channels, ensuring timely and accurate handling of client engagement document requests and related approvals.
Coordinate and generate reports from the contract management platform and related Legal Team systems as needed.
Within the contract management platform and related Legal Team systems, draft, review, revise, coordinate, and track client engagement documents, including engagement letters, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance agreements, report disclaimers, and other client-facing engagement documentation.
Coordinate communication with and between our firm’s clients, internal stakeholders, in-house counsel, outside professionals and service providers
Coordinate, track, and report on Risk Management Committee (RMC) activities and approvals, including preparing materials for monthly meetings, initiating approval requests, scheduling ad hoc meetings, supporting RMC subcommittees, and maintaining records related to engagement approvals and risk management activities.
Maintain and update reports, trackers, and other records related to client engagements, approvals, and Legal Team workflows to support operational and risk management requirements.
Assist with the review and coordination of documentation associated with complex or higher-risk client engagements and other matters requiring additional internal review and approval.
Respond promptly and accurately to requests for information, documents, policies, templates, task requests, and instructions
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.
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Legal Specialist - Contracts at Alix Partners · LumiJobs

Legal Specialist - Contracts

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