Legal Specialist - Contracts

At Alix Partners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, Alix Partners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices.

We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

Alix Partners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an Alix Partners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, and remote working options for Monday and Friday

In this important role on Alix Partners' Legal-Compliance-Risk team, the successful candidate will support the firm's client engagement process by reviewing, revising, coordinating, and tracking engagement documentation across multiple practices and geographies. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, firm leadership, clients, and outside professionals to facilitate engagement approvals and support timely execution of client-facing documents, including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, non-reliance agreements, report DISCLAIMERS, and other practice-specific documentation.

The role also assists with risk-related engagement activities, reporting, and workflow management. The individual will partner with the Legal Operations Director as a subject matter resource for Ironclad and other Legal Team technologies, supporting process enhancements and operational excellence. The position requires strong writing, organization and communication skills, ability to work well within a team, as well as excellent attention to detail and accur

acy.

The Legal Professional position is based in Southfield, Michigan, reporting to the Legal Operations Director. Paid relocation is not avail

• able.
  
  Monitor and triage incoming requests via the contract management tool (Ironclad), ticketing system (Service Now), email, and other communication channels, ensuring timely and accurate handling of client engagement document requests and related appro
• vals.
  
  Coordinate and generate reports from the contract management platform and related Legal Team systems as ne
• eded.
  
  Within the contract management platform and related Legal Team systems, draft, review, revise, coordinate, and track client engagement documents, including engagement letters, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance agreements, report DISCLAIMERS, and other client-facing engagement documenta
• tion.
  
  Coordinate communication with and between our firm's clients, internal stakeholders, in-house counsel, outside professionals and service prov
• iders
  
  Coordinate, track, and report on Risk Management Committee (RMC) activities and approvals, including preparing materials for monthly meetings, initiating approval requests, scheduling ad hoc meetings, supporting RMC subcommittees, and maintaining records related to engagement approvals and risk management activi
• ties.
  
  Maintain and update reports, trackers, and other records related to client engagements, approvals, and Legal Team workflows to support operational and risk management requirem
• ents.
  
  Assist with the review and coordination of documentation associated with complex or higher-risk client engagements and other matters requiring additional internal review and appr
• oval.
  
  Respond promptly and accurately to requests for information, documents, policies, templates, task requests, and instruc
• tions
  
  Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibili
• ties.
  What you'll

• Associate's degree or higher preferred, with two (2) or more years of experience as a paralegal, in purchasing, contracting, procurement, client engagement administration, or other relevant business exper
• ience.
  
  Experience supporting consulting, professional services, legal, compliance, risk management, or other client-facing business functions across multiple stakeholders is preferred. Familiarity with bankruptcy and restructuring matters would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite for success in the
• role.
  
  Proficiency and willingness to work with technology-related business tools is required. The selected candidate will spend significant time working within Contract Management Software (Ironclad), ticketing software (Service Now), Microsoft Office applications, email, and other business systems used to support document workflows, approvals, reporting, and process manag
• ement.
  
  Comfortable leveraging firm-approved AI tools and technology to support day-to-day…