Role Description The Associate General Counsel will be a key partner to the General Counsel across three areas: - Managing a growing portfolio of revenue contracts - Supporting the legal needs of new and existing business lines - Leading legal due diligence on acquisitions This role is designed for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and can operate as a trusted legal advisor across a variety of contexts. In this role, you will: - Lead M&A Legal Due Diligence (primary responsibility) - Own and coordinate the legal diligence workstream for acquisition targets from initiation through close - Build and maintain diligence trackers that serve as the deal team’s source of truth on legal risk - Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents under the General Counsel’s supervision - Proactively surface material issues with recommended positions, not just flags - Interface with outside counsel, manage work products, and control costs - Develop M&A playbooks and templates so each new deal builds on institutional knowledge - Manage and Expand Revenue Contracts Capacity - Build proficiency with College Board’s revenue contract portfolio and assume ownership of a defined set of agreements within the first 90 days - Draft, negotiate, and manage customer and vendor agreements across existing and newly acquired business lines - Drive assigned contracts to resolution, whether executed, renegotiated, or declined, with accuracy, timeliness, and sound legal judgment - Support the creation and management of net-new contract frameworks required by acquisitions - Build reusable contract templates for the most common agreement types - Strengthen Legal Operations & Infrastructure - Identify and close gaps in legal processes, templates, and documentation - Contribute to making the legal function more scalable as College Board’s acquisition pace grows - Handle additional matters as directed by the General Counsel Qualifications - Experience working in the corporate practice of a mid to large-sized law firm, primarily on M&A matters (required) - Experience coordinating and leading deal diligence - Experience negotiating and drafting deal documents - In-house transactional experience (following law firm training) is a plus - Experience with non-profit law is a plus - Strong project management instincts - Sharp written and verbal communication skills - A collaborative working style - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing required Requirements - A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work - Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies - Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal - A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth - A drive for impact and excellence - A collaborative and empathetic approach - Authorization to work in the United States Benefits - Meaningful career and supportive team - Comprehensive package designed to help you thrive - Fair and competitive compensation grounded in qualifications and experience - Transparent conversations about compensation and benefits