Position Overview
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Draft, review, redline, and negotiate routine and moderately complex commercial agreements on both the customer and vendor sides of transactions, using company templates and established guidance.
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Review contract terms for clarity, consistency, legal and business risk, and alignment with organizational policies and practices; identify non-standard or higher-risk issues requiring additional review or escalation.
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Participate in written and verbal negotiations with counterparties and counsel, help resolve redlines, and support agreements through execution.
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Review common commercial terms, including indemnification, limitation of liability, termination, intellectual property, confidentiality, privacy and data protection, security, and related provisions, seeking guidance when issues exceed established parameters.
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Maintain regular communication with the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team regarding contractual terms, risk positions, negotiation strategy, and matters requiring approval or escalation.
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Work closely with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives, communicate contractual risks and alternatives clearly, and translate business requirements into appropriate contract terms.
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Support the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, including version control, stakeholder approvals, signatures, recordkeeping, status tracking, and maintenance of organized contract documentation.
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Use contract management systems, databases, and AI-enabled legal technology to support contract review, drafting, redlining, analysis, and contract management in accordance with company policies and practices.
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Conduct legal research on commercial contracting issues as needed and communicate findings and recommendations to the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team.
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Exercise sound judgment and initiative within established policies and guidance, while recognizing when a matter should be escalated to more senior legal counsel or another subject-matter resource.
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Stay current on legal developments and contracting practices relevant to the role and contribute ideas for improving contract templates, processes, consistency, and efficiency.
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Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
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1-2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving commercial contracting.
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Experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, or negotiating commercial agreements.
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Experience using AI-enabled tools for contract review, drafting, redlining, or analysis is preferred, together with an interest in developing proficiency with legal technology.
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Strong analytical and legal research skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal and contractual issues clearly to non-lawyers.
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Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, manage multiple matters, and meet deadlines.
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Sound judgment, a willingness to seek guidance and accept feedback, and the ability to develop increasing independence as experience grows.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and use contract management software, database systems, and related legal technology.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with legal and business teams and build productive working relationships across the organization.
Colibri Group is building the future of professional education by empowering professionals to achieve more, adapt, and thrive in their careers. In the age of AI, the company is helping licensed professionals build the knowledge and skills they need to keep pace with change. Through its trusted portfolio of more than 30 brands, Colibri serves licensed professionals across essential and regulated industries, including healthcare, accounting, financial services, real estate, construction, and teacher education. Colibri has supported more than 15 million professionals with trusted and engaging learning solutions for licensing, continuing education, test preparation, professional development, and career advancement. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Colibri helps the professionals who power our communities adapt and thrive in the industries they serve. Visit www.colibrigroup.com for more information.
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