Client Commitments & Privacy Operations Coordinator

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the role of Client Commitments & Privacy Operations Coordinator on the Risk Management Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the Firm with its compliance obligations in a dynamic, cross-functional department while contributing to the success of the Firm. The Coordinator works closely with other Risk Management Compliance team members to handle the intake, processing, and delivery of responses to client inquiries about firm operations. In addition, the Coordinator will support the Firm's Privacy Program in administrative tasks. The role is critical to the Firm's ability to successfully meet its diverse and ongoing obligations to its clients. This position requires someone who is intellectually curious and independent and who has a collaborative mindset, an acute attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, and who understands the meaning of exceptional customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitoring and upkeep of the Client Commitments & Privacy Operations inboxes.
• Assist with long-term and ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
• Provide necessary documents in response to internal documentation requests.
• Assist with periodic audits, entitlement reviews and compliance checks.
• Assist with communicating Firm policies and procedures relating to client questionnaires and make recommendations for changes when appropriate.
• Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements in order to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Be available for overtime during evening hours and weekends.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Two to three years of experience in risk, research, reference library work, conflicts searching, or related experience is preferred.
• A desire to work in a flexible environment with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities is a must.
• The ideal candidate must interact well with people at all levels with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

How to Apply

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Compensation:

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

• New York City - $84,000 - $112,000
• Bay Area - $ 84,000 -$118,500

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The Firm will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.

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