Business Acceptance Analyst

Gunderson Dettmer

Business Acceptance Analyst drafting engagement letters and managing conflicts at Gunderson Dettmer. Collaborating with legal teams in a transactional law firm environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and reviewing legal engagement letters and conflict waivers, with a strong understanding of legal processes and ethics. Proficient in managing communications and training within a law firm environment, particularly in new business intake and conflicts management.

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Legal ExperienceDrafting Engagement LettersConflict ManagementIntapp ExperienceTransactional Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Drafting Engagement LettersConflict Waiver LettersLegal ProcessesBusiness EntitiesTransactional ConceptsLegal EthicsRisk ManagementRules of Professional Conduct

Soft Skills

Communication ManagementTraining AssistancePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

IntappContract ExpressIManageAderant

Industry Keywords

New Business IntakeConflicts of InterestTransactional Law FirmEmerging CompaniesM&A

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
fertility and family building support