Associate 1, CQRM

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Review of professional services engagement agreements, subcontractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, data privacy agreements, information security agreements, reseller and referral agreements, and other related contracts and legal documents
• Review of commercial and public sector requests for proposals (RFPs) and development of exceptions documents in support of engagement pursuits
• Preparation of risk management plans and issues memos to identify and mitigate enhanced risks to the firm presented by the terms and conditions of the engagement agreement or RFP
• Consult with client service team personnel in evaluating and responding to risk matters affecting client engagements and/or the services provided to the client
• Preparation, development, and/or updates to contract templates, contracting playbooks, knowledge management articles, practice manuals and policies, and training material
• Train lesser experienced and/or more junior level members of the CQRM Team, and assist with onboarding and supporting new members of the CRQM Team

Qualification & Experience 

• 2 to 3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communications skills
• Ability to review and apply legal standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to understand and ensure compliance with firm, lines of business, and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to identify gaps in or revisions to existing operational policies and practices
• Ability to apply sound professional judgement and skepticism and maintain objectivity in responding to significant risk events
• Ability to adapt to change and reprioritize based on urgency, risk rating, and/or significance of matter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information
• CPA, MBA, LLM or other relevant certification in consulting, accounting, tax, or legal profession
• Prior experience working in an accounting or consulting firm, a business risk management or advisory role, or a government or commercial sector legal or procurement office or department