Project Attorney, Transactions

About the role

Orrick is seeking a Project Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in transaction-related projects to join our forward-thinking Orrick Analytics team. This role is available for fully remote work across the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead project intake, staffing, workflow planning, budgeting, execution, documentation, and communication.
• Handle a range of tasks, including due diligence, contract review, drafting, and audits for mergers & acquisitions, emerging companies, energy, infrastructure, and more.
• Use Gen AI and machine learning tools.
• Collaborate directly with deal team attorneys, clients, and vendors to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of our processes and methodologies.
• Be part of a collaborative team fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor and successful bar passage and admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction is required.
• Some practice experience preferred.
• Significant eDiscovery experience, preferably including using tech tools, e.g. TAR.
• Strong supervisory and team-building skills.
• Two to six years of experience in project lead or supervisory roles, preferably of both small and large teams.
• Excellent communication and interactive skills at all levels and a shown ability to work with a wide variety of personality types.
• Planning and organization skills are important in this role, including the ability to meet deadlines and to lead multiple projects concurrently.
• The ability to problem solve and make decisions is essential.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and other office software, as well as litigation support and document review software.
• Good writing skills.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $135,000.00. Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work.

Benefits

• A full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life;
• Robust mental well-being programs;
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits;
• Short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits;
• Health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.

Schedule

This role is available for fully remote work across the US.