Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney - Legal Contracts

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our attorneys in the Americas with first round markups of a high volume of documents.
• Serving as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders in the Americas and Europe during conflicts and clearance processes.
• Maintaining and coordinating client workflows, including setting up and managing portals for contract execution.
• Assisting with the execution of documents and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborating closely with our Americas attorneys to provide support for ad hoc work as needed.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• A high level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• A strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive approach to anticipating the needs of attorneys and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• The ability to manage a high volume of documents and deadlines without becoming flustered.

Benefits

• Salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 but will depend on the final candidates' experience and qualifications.
• Access to Avantia's benefits, including 20 days of PTO, 4% employer 401K match, and health, vision, and dental insurance benefits.