Client Contracts Specialist at King & Spalding in San Francisco, CA

Summary: King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. They are seeking a Client Contracts Specialist to join their Conflicts & Business Review Department, focusing on supporting the management of client contracts through various responsibilities including due diligence and contract version control. Responsibilities: - Under the supervision of a Client Contracts Attorney, review, complete, and submit client due diligence, onboarding requests, and other related questionnaires, seeking input from Firm subject-matter experts as necessary - Maintain a library of standard responses and supporting documentation relevant to the completion of client diligence requests - Perform a first-line review of client billing guidelines for Client Contracts Attorney review - Demonstrate an understanding of the firm’s policies and apply them with respect to diligence requests and client guidelines - Coordinate contract version control and finalization by completing redline comparisons using Litera Compare or other approved document comparison tool to determine whether client contracts have been previously reviewed, modified, or are in finalized form - Draft internal memoranda summarizing relevant provisions of approved client guidelines - Track all client contracts received and reviewed, updating the trackers used by the Client Contracts team as appropriate - Prepare and post pending and final client guidelines on the Firm’s Intranet, and file all fully executed client contracts in the designated document management system - Conduct periodic audits of posted guidelines and archive any that are no longer relevant or in force - Work closely with the Associate Director of Client Contracts and a team of Client Contracts Attorneys Required Qualifications: - Undergraduate degree required - Excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy - Responsive, demonstrate sound judgment, and adept at proactively managing workflow - Ability to adapt to changing priorities, maintain a fast pace, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload Preferred Qualifications: - Paralegal degree or certificate preferred - Previous law firm or contract review experience preferred - 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 Required Skills: Client contract review, Client due diligence, Contract version control, Litera Compare, Microsoft Word track changes, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Lists, Document management systems, Generative AI tools Benefits: Health and wellness plan, Life and disability insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings account, 401(k) plan, Profit sharing plan, Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program