Associate Counsel - Contracts

Colibri Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colibri Group is seeking an Associate Counsel - Contracts to support drafting, review, redlining, and negotiation of commercial agreements for customers and vendors. You will work under the Senior Contract Attorney, handling routine to moderately complex matters with established guidance and escalating higher-risk issues as needed.

This early-career attorney role requires 1–2 years of experience, a JD, and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 1-2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving commercial contracting.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, or negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools for contract review, drafting, redlining, or analysis is preferred, together with an interest in developing proficiency with legal technology.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in written and verbal negotiations with counterparties and counsel, help resolve redlines , and support agreements through execution.
• 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.
• Maintain regular communication with the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team regarding contractual terms, risk positions, negotiation strategy, and matters requiring approval or escalation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives , communicate contractual risks and alternatives clearly, and translate business requirements into appropriate contract terms.
• Support the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, including version control, stakeholder approvals, signatures, recordkeeping, status tracking, and maintenance of organized contract documentation.
• 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.
• Conduct legal research on commercial contracting issues as needed and communicate findings and recommendations to the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team.
• 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.
• Stay current on legal developments and contracting practices relevant to the role and contribute ideas for improving contract templates, processes, consistency, and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor degree

State bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

AI-enabled tools

Job description

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers, and the community as a whole.

We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education, introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.

We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com

Position Overview

The Associate Counsel - Contracts is an early-career licensed attorney responsible for supporting the drafting, review, redlining, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements on both the customer and vendor sides of transactions. Reporting to the Senior Contract Attorney, this role works closely with the legal team and business stakeholders to support timely contract preparation, practical problem resolution, and compliance with contractual obligations. The position is intended for an attorney with 1-2 years of relevant legal experience who can handle routine and moderately complex contract matters within established guidance, develop sound commercial judgment, and recognize when non-standard or higher-risk issues should be escalated.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in written and verbal negotiations with counterparties and counsel, help resolve redlines , and support agreements through execution.
• 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.
• Maintain regular communication with the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team regarding contractual terms, risk positions, negotiation strategy, and matters requiring approval or escalation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives , communicate contractual risks and alternatives clearly, and translate business requirements into appropriate contract terms.
• Support the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, including version control, stakeholder approvals, signatures, recordkeeping, status tracking, and maintenance of organized contract documentation.
• 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.
• Conduct legal research on commercial contracting issues as needed and communicate findings and recommendations to the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team.
• 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.
• Stay current on legal developments and contracting practices relevant to the role and contribute ideas for improving contract templates, processes, consistency, and efficiency.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 1-2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving commercial contracting.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, or negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools for contract review, drafting, redlining, or analysis is preferred, together with an interest in developing proficiency with legal technology.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal and contractual issues clearly to non-lawyers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, manage multiple matters, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment, a willingness to seek guidance and accept feedback, and the ability to develop increasing independence as experience grows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and use contract management software, database systems, and related legal technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with legal and business teams and build productive working relationships across the organization.

Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description.

Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification listed in the job description.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success.

You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.