Engagement Letter Analyst

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Engagement Letter Analyst position.  This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Engagement Letter Analyst oversees the creation, negotiation, execution, and maintenance of the firm’s engagement letters. Essential job functions include:

• Drafts and reviews engagement letters for compliance with Firm policies and legal requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes existing engagement letters, identifying relevant issues of concern and addressing or escalating issues, as needed.
• Reviews documentation and creates database records summarizing engagement letters and other client agreements, including Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), to accurately reflect the engagement terms for clients; performs ongoing maintenance of related database, including escalation of outstanding records.
• Serves as a resource and a central point of contact regarding engagement letters and information requests.
• Tracks, analyzes, and summarizes provisions contained within engagement letters for reporting to others within the firm for record-keeping and decision making purposes. 
• Handles multiple client engagement letter projects simultaneously, and works closely with management, partners, and other Firm stakeholders across departments as needed to achieve the firm's objectives.
• Leverages available technology to assist in the analysis and maintenance of engagement letters.  
• Support the Client Engagement Team in creating summary documents for Outside Counsel Guidelines. Ensure attorneys receive and acknowledge the guidelines. Assist in categorizing and tracking terms within OCGs and Engagement Letters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a large law firm setting, including a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience directly within engagement letters.
• Knowledge of drafting and reviewing engagement letters, and responding to client and internal questions regarding such documents.
• Knowledge of how a law firm operates, including awareness of the key elements in the relationships between a firm and its clients.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. Experience with InTapp Open and InTapp Terms strongly preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete under time constraints.
• Ability to perform effectively with moderate supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally and provide exceptional service.
• Ability to respond to requests requiring analysis and decision making for new clients/matter processing.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $73,000 - $140,000
• State of Colorado: $67,000 - $120,000
• State of Illinois: $66,000 - $128,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $79,000 - $144.000
• State of Maryland: $71,000 - $107,000
• State of Massachusetts: $73,000 - $140,000
• State of Minnesota: $73,000 - $121,000
• State of New York: $68,000 - $147,000
• State of Washington: $71,000 - $135,000
• Washington, D.C.: $94,000 - $139,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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