Client Contracts Attorney

About the role

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We leverage innovative technology and exceptional talent to address the complex needs of our clients in a rapidly evolving legal environment. We are currently seeking a Client Contracts Attorney to join our Conflicts & Business Review Department within the Firm’s General Counsel’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Review all outside counsel guidelines and other client-drafted engagement terms, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Business Associate Agreements, terms associated with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), third party engagement terms, and other non-standard client contracts and advise on the Firm’s ability to comply with such agreements.
• Rewire and draft exceptions to client engagement terms and contracts as needed.
• Communicate with Firm partners regarding identified issues and negotiate directly with Firm clients when instructed.
• Carefully coordinate contract version control and finalization by completing redline comparisons.
• Oversee completion of client due diligence requests.
• Ensure internal memoranda are drafted to summarize relevant provisions of approved client guidelines.
• Direct the preparation of posting of approved and pending client guidelines on the Firm’s Intranet and the filing of executed client contracts.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Client Contracts and a team of Client Contracts Attorneys.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
• Minimum of three years of contract review and negotiations experience and knowledge of privacy and data protection laws preferred.
• An active law license in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is located.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word track changes, Planner, and Lists and document comparison tools (e.g. Litera Compare).
• Experience working with generative AI tools (e.g. Copilot and Harvey) preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Responsive, demonstrates sound judgment, and adept at proactively managing workflow.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities, maintain a fast pace, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health and wellness plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program. Pay Transparency Range: Full-time annualized salary range $145,000-$160,000. The salary offer is contingent upon various factors including relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Remote work is an option, subject to location approval by the Firm. Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required.