Overview
Avantia Law is a leading global law firm transforming legal services in contracts, compliance, and LP transfers. The role is 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.
Base pay range : $50,000.00 / yr - $60,000.00 / yr
Avantia Law is offering a full-time position based in our office in Castle Rock, Colorado. Salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 but will depend on the final candidates' experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have access to Avantia's benefits which includes 20 days of PTO, 4% employer 401K match and health, vision and dental insurance benefits.
Note : This is a role supporting our Americas Contracts team, focusing on first round markups, conflicts, workflow setup, portal management, and document execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Drafting and Support : 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.
- Client Support : Setting up and coordinating client workflows and assisting with setting up portals and getting contracts signed and finalised.
- Team Collaboration : 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. Ability to move quickly on matters while prioritizing multiple tasks 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 with a commercial and pragmatic outlook.Self-starter who takes ownership and contributes to evolving technology and business.Requirements
For attorneys : A law degree or at least 1 year experience in a transactional or corporate practice group or in-house commercial legal team setting.For contract managers : A college degree and at least 4 years experience in an in-house legal team as a contract manager (or equivalent).Experience with commercial contracts, drafting initial document markups, and 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.Does not get flustered managing a high volume of documents and deadlines.Recruitment Process
Step 1 : Apply onlineStep 2 : Take home assessment (NDA mark-up exercise)Step 3 : Interview(s) with members of the Contracts Legal team.Equal Opportunities
At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team know ahead of any interview or assessment; we will confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.
Benefits
Salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 but will depend on the final candidates' experience and qualifications. You will have access to Avantia's benefits which include 20 days of PTO, 4% employer 401K match and health, vision and dental insurance benefits.
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