Contract Analyst, Law​/Legal

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The Contract Analyst will collaborate with Firm attorneys and clients to review, edit, draft, and manage contracts. The position will also assist in the deployment and integration of new technologies to advance the efficiency and delivery of legal services and offers flexibility for hybrid or remote work.

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr.

Location: Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Review 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 counter parties to explain changes and comments in documents.
• Negotiating contract changes with third parties.
• Organizing project materials into repositories; profiling project information.
• Participating in training 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's attorneys and clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience working with spreadsheet and database software and/or business systems is desired.
• Pride of ownership with client service.
• 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.

In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is $70,000-$80,000.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan

Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be based on qualifications for the position.

Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.