Compliance Attorney

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. Position Summary The Compliance Attorney is responsible for assisting the General Counsel’s Office with tasks relating to engagement letters and client outside counsel guidelines, reviewing client questionnaires, Codes of Conduct, NDAs and other similar requests for provisions that create risk for the Firm, supporting the Business Development Group’s compliance with applicable rules of professional responsibility in connection with external communications, liaising with the Firm’s Vendor Management Office in the review and revision of business services contracts for provisions that create risk for the Firm and advising business services personnel regarding same, and assisting with conflicts analysis performed in connection with lateral attorney hires, as needed. The position will be part of the Office of General Counsel, with frequent direct interaction with the Associate General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel, and will work closely with associates and Firm administrative personnel. Given the demanding and global nature of the Firm’s work, the Compliance Attorney must be available outside normal office hours and flexible with respect to evening and weekend work as circumstances require. The position is not a partnership track position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Engagement Letter Compliance Review client engagement letters. Monitor engagement letter compliance. Maintain repository of client engagement letters. Consult with Associate General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel regarding engagement letter questions and liaising with responsible lawyer(s) in responding to client requests. Assist in preparation of engagement letters. Client Outside Counsel Guidelines Review client Outside Counsel Guidelines and prepare draft responses regarding same. Consult with Associate General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel regarding responses to client Outside Counsel Guidelines and liaise with responsible lawyer(s) regarding same. Monitor status of Outside Counsel Guidelines responses and correspondence regarding same. Maintain repository of client Outside Counsel Guidelines. Client Questionnaires, Codes of Conduct, NDAs and Other Requests Review client due diligence and information security questionnaires to identify compliance and risk issues and prepare draft responses regarding same. Review Terms and Conditions associated with RFPs, Codes of Conduct, or other client requests and prepare draft respon