Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking to hire a Contract Reviewer. This position will collaborate with Firm attorneys and clients to review, edit, draft, and manage contracts. The Contract Reviewer will be a member of the contract review team, working under the supervision of Chapman attorneys and reporting directly to the Contract Review Manager. The position will also assist in the deployment and integration of new technologies to advance the efficiency and delivery of legal services.
The responsibilities of the Contract Reviewer will include:
Reviewing a high volume of contracts with accuracy and thorough attention to detail while following specific legal and client guidelines
Revising and commenting on contracts to suggest alternate language based on guidelines and incorporating client requirements
Running redlines and comparing new contracts against precedent materials
Managing multiple review projects at once, meeting deadlines and prioritizing projects according to client and team requirements
Communicating with clients and counterparties to explain changes and comments in documents
Negotiating contract changes with third parties
Organizing project materials into repositories; profiling project information
Participating in training of new contract review team members
Serving as point of contact for questions and requests from client and team members
Assisting and continuously improving the ongoing process involved in contract review and providing suggestions to existing guidelines and templates
Participating in planning activities and meetings with primary stakeholders
Conferring with the Practice Innovations team to develop strategies that promote innovation and deliver improved processes and technology tools to Chapman attorneys and clients
Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be made based on qualifications for the position.
Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a JD and at least one (1) year of experience in a professional setting, or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting. Preference given to those with prior contract analysis, law firm, or in-house experience.
Critical thinking skills with ability to read dense materials with close attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and keen problem-solving skills
Experience working with spreadsheet and database software and/or business systems is desired
Pride of ownership with client service
The ability to communicate and discuss complex concepts with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
Excellent time management and project management skills, with ability to work independently to meet objectives and deadlines
Patient and positive attitude when working with clients, third parties, managers, and colleagues
Willingness to continually learn and adapt to change
Committed to following all Firm security protocols and maintaining information security
Chapman is a law firm focused on finance. We work with the most sophisticated financial companies and institutional investors in the world, providing both practical and strategic legal advice for virtually any financing issue that may arise. Through presentations, publications, and industry advocacy, we share our market insight to help our clients advance their business and product development goals. We stay on the leading edge of legal services innovation, creating new technology and practice management solutions for our firm and our clients to drive efficiency, agility, and service.
The lawyers and support professionals who work at Chapman are highly skilled, and we care deeply about our clients, colleagues, and co-workers. Our culture is defined by individual purpose, teamwork and collaboration, and the freedom to pursue new ideas. Because of this culture and focus on individual fulfillment in work, we are proud to say that nearly half of our partners have spent their entire careers at Chapman and over half of our professional staff have worked at the firm for 15 or more years. When our people can see the difference their work makes every day, they stay. That’s the Chapman ex...perience.
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