Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney - Legal Contracts

Overview

Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney - Legal Contracts. This role is Colorado-based to join Avantia and support our Americas Contracts team. In this role you will be supporting with first round markups of investment related NDAs and related documents, managing conflicts, setting up and coordinating workflows and portal management and assisting with the execution of documents. Avantia Law is offering a full-time position based in our office in Castle Rock, Colorado.Base pay range is $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr. Salary and benefits depend on final candidate''s experience and qualifications. Benefits include 20 days of PTO, 4% employer 401K match and health, vision and dental insurance.Text above describes the role and compensation as provided by Avantia Law. This description reflects the information available at the time of posting.Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting and Support: Support attorneys in the Americas with first round markups of a high volume of documents.Conflicts and clearance processes: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in the Americas and Europe.Document intake and turnaround: Manage intake of new documents and meet quick turnaround times.Client Support: Set up and coordinate client workflows, portal setup, and contract signing/finalisation.Team Collaboration: Work closely with Americas attorneys and provide ad hoc support as needed.Competencies

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; capable of working independently and as part of a team.Efficient and able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining work-life balance.Commitment to delivering quality service with strong work ethic.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts with a commercial and pragmatic outlook.Self-starter who takes ownership and looks for ways to innovate.Requirements

For attorneys: A law degree or at least 1 year of experience in transactional or corporate practice or in-house commercial legal team setting.For contract managers: A college degree and at least 4 years of experience in an in-house legal team as a contract manager (or equivalent).Experience with commercial contracts, drafting initial markups, and exposure to NDAs is highly desirable.Skills

Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational and time-management abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Personal Attributes

High level of professionalism and ethical standards.Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.Discretion handling sensitive and confidential information.Proactive with the ability to anticipate needs of attorneys and clients.Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.Works well under high volume of documents and deadlines.Recruitment Process

Step 1: Apply online.Step 2: Take-home assessment (NDA markup exercise).Step 3: Interviews with Contracts Legal team.Equal Opportunities

Avantia is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and equal opportunities for all. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and embrace merit-based hiring. We encourage reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and future employment. Please contact our Talent team with any requests for ..... full job details .....