Contract Analyst

Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking to hire a Contract Analyst. This role involves reviewing, editing, drafting, and managing contracts while collaborating with attorneys and clients to enhance the efficiency of legal services.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Licensed attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates with prior experience in contract analysis, law firm environments, or in-house legal departments will be prioritized
• 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
• 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
• Experience working with spreadsheet and database software and/or business systems is desired

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