Contracts Coordinator

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles, the Contracts Coordinator will provide exemplary internal and external client customer service and support on behalf of the Client Value Department, while ensuring an adherence to firm and client policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking and maintaining the Firm’s client contracts repository.
• Reading contracts and coordinating the review of essential clauses, terms and conditions.
• Communicating with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with contract standards and timely contract renewals.
• Addressing potential gaps to facilitate the negotiation process.
• Reviewing and reporting on compliance with terms where necessary.
• Improving processes, reporting mechanisms, and finding ways to cut costs for the Firm and our clients.
• Corresponding with senior stakeholders to resolve any concerns/issues as quickly as possible.
• Assisting with department projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Candidate should be a forward thinker and should be ready and willing to contribute their ideas towards the improvement of department processes.
• Candidate should be comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization including with C-Suite executives, Finance upper management and senior attorneys.
• Must have a strong customer focus, be responsive, work well under pressure and continually strive for efficiency and excellence.
• An ownership mentality is essential for success in this position.
• Candidate must have the ability to balance multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Candidate must be able to adapt to change and remain flexible with current and future responsibilities.

Experience

• University Degree is required.
• One year of related work experience is preferred but not required.
• Law firm or contract-related experience is preferred but not required.

 

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $55-75k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

Los Angeles

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.