Business Acceptance Analyst

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Business Acceptance Analyst. Under the direction of the Conflicts Attorney and the firm’s Office of General Counsel, and working closely with the New Business Acceptance and New Business Intake Departments, the Business Acceptance Analyst drafts the firm’s engagement letters, maintains ongoing consultation with firm partners, and drafts conflicts waivers for new legal engagements and matters the firm is pursuing.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft and review firm engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, outside counsel guidelines.

• Prioritize and manage a high volume of emails and other communications related to conflicts and new client engagements.

• Manage and respond to partner requests for changes in client engagement letters.

• Assist in training other firm members in drafting engagement letters and conflicts waivers, as required.

• Assist with a wide range of research and other requests as needed.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of two years’ legal experience, preferably in new business intake and/or conflicts in a mid to large-sized law firm.

Preferred

• Knowledge of legal processes, business entities, and transactional concepts, including financing, emerging companies, and M&A, as they relate to conflicts of interest.

• Familiarity with legal ethics, risk management, and the Rules of Professional Conduct.

• Experience with Intapp, Contract Express, iManage, and Aderant.

• Experience in a transactional law firm environment.

Position Requirements

• Proactive, solution-oriented professional with strong initiative and sound judgment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information accurately.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, and respond calmly and effectively under time pressure.

• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.

• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and seniority levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

• West Coast work hours are required.

Status and Schedule

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt

• Remote

• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

The annualized base salary range for this position is expected to be $85,000.00 - $95,000.00. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives for which this position is eligible.
In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.