Compliance Attorney

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Compliance Attorney managing engagement letters and compliance initiatives at elite global law firm. Collaborating with General Counsel’s Office and business services personnel for risk management involvement.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the General Counsel’s Office with engagement letters and client outside counsel guidelines
Review client questionnaires and NDAs for risk provisions
Support Business Development compliance with professional responsibility rules
Liaise with Vendor Management Office for contract reviews
Conduct conflicts analysis for lateral attorney hires

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York
A minimum of three years of experience in a large law firm
Working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Responsibility
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to maintain flexibility as priorities change

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

law degreelicensed to practice in New Yorkconflicts analysiscontract reviewrisk provisionsclient questionnairesNDAs

Soft Skills

organizational skillsflexibility