Apply on Employer Site

Crowell & Moring · 2 months ago

Contract Review Counsel

Washington, DC

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$164K/yr - $249K/yr

5+ years exp

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm that represents clients in various legal matters. The Contract Review Counsel will primarily be responsible for reviewing outside counsel guidelines and vendor contracts, supporting compliance with contract terms, and communicating with clients and vendors regarding proposed changes.

ConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review outside counsel guidelines received from new and existing firm clients to identify possible compliance issues and recommend modifications to same

Review contracts received from firm vendors or other non-client entities to identify possible compliance issues and recommend modifications to same

Interact with internal subject matter experts and partners regarding special outside counsel guideline or contract provisions, as necessary

Draft firm’s written communications with clients and vendors setting forth proposed exceptions to outside counsel guidelines and vendor contracts

As needed, participate in dialogue (written or oral) with clients and vendors to achieve mutually agreeable alternative terms and conditions

Oversee collection of executed outside counsel guidelines and vendor contracts and monitor firm’s retention and filing of same

Contribute to similar risk management type projects as identified by the firm’s General Counsel on an as needed basis

Qualification

Contract law knowledgeContract negotiationClient communicationAnalytical skillsClient serviceProfessionalismAnti-money laundering knowledgeTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsIntegrity

Required

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff, and vendors

Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts and clients. Requires patience, considerable tact, discretion and persuasion in gaining the cooperation of others

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts

Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems

Ability to represent the firm with honesty, integrity, and professionalism, consistently acting in an ethical manner

Demonstrated knowledge of standard contract law principles and clauses, including but not limited to indemnification issues, and experience drafting alternative provisions and negotiation of same

General knowledge regarding principles associated with anti-money laundering laws and regulations

The position requires a law degree

The position requires a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated

Benefits

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Retirement

All-purpose leave

Back up childcare

Wellness programs

Cultural events

Social activities

Company

Crowell & Moring

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1979

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.crowell.com

H1B Sponsorship

Crowell & Moring has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (4)

2023 (3)

2022 (1)

2021 (2)

2020 (1)