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Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney – Legal Contracts  Avantia Law is a leading global law firm transforming legal services in contracts, compliance, and LP transfers.    Our commitment to redefining legal services goes beyond technology. By integrating cutting-edge AI with legal professionals, we deliver better legal solutions for private equity firms and asset managers worldwide.  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.    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.  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. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines.   Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match.   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook – our team is business-minded.  A self-starter who takes ownership. We look for people who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate our technology and our business. As our growth continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution and success.   Requirements 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 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