Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney - Legal Contracts

About the role

We are looking for a Colorado-based Contracts Manager or Associate Attorney 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. This is a full-time position based in our office in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Supporting our attorneys in the Americas with first round markups of a high volume of documents.
• Supporting conflicts and clearance processes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in the Americas and Europe.
• Managing the intake of new documents and meeting quick turnaround times.
• Setting up and coordinating client workflows and assisting with setting up portals and getting contracts signed and finalised.
• Working closely with our Americas attorneys, supporting the attorneys with ad hoc work where necessary.

Competencies

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing, and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient, with the ability to move quickly on matters while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines.
• Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and constantly thinks of ways to innovate our technology and business.

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; exposure to NDAs is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional 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 strong focus on accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Able to manage a high volume of documents and deadlines without getting flustered.

Benefits

• Salary range: $50,000 – $60,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• 20 days of PTO.
• 4% employer 401K match.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance benefits.