Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel   College Board   –   Risk Management    Location:   This is a remote role. C andidates who live near CB offices have the   option   of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) . All CB employees   are required to   occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.   Role Type :   This is a full-time position   About the Team   The Legal team works across the College Board to manage legal risks,   comply with   privacy obligations, and help drive the achievement of organizational priorities through the provision of ongoing legal counsel. The group’s work includes handling litigation and disputes, privacy, intellectual property and licensing, contracts and partnerships, employment law and compliance, immigration, governance and nonprofit law, and acquisitions .      About the Opportunity      College   Board's legal team is growing to meet the demands of an expanding organization — from commercial contracts and new product lines to strategic acquisitions. We need talented legal counsel who can contribute across a range of   high-stakes   work and move at the pace of our ambitions.   This role sits at the center of that work. You 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, and — when the time comes — leading legal due diligence on acquisitions. You will work with real autonomy and have   direct   impact on some of the most consequential work the organization undertakes.   This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and can   operate   as a trusted legal advisor across a variety of contexts.   College   Board’s legal team is growing to meet the demands of an increasingly active M&A strategy   and other legal needs . As we   acquire   and integrate companies that expand our reach ,   including recent transactions like District C, Campus Sonar, and   MyinTution ,   we need talented legal counsel who can move at the pace of our ambitions.   This role sits at the center of that work. You will be a key partner to the General Counsel, leading legal due diligence on acquisitions, managing a growing portfolio of revenue contracts, and building the legal infrastructure that allows our team to scale. You will work with real autonomy and have   direct   impact on some of the most consequential work the organization undertakes.   This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and can   operate   as a trusted legal advisor in a fast-moving environment ,   not just a drafter waiting for instructions.   An important note:   The volume and pace of M&A activity at College Board will evolve over the next   24 months , and this role is designed to scale with it. We are hiring ahead of   anticipated   deal flow because we know that expert legal capacity cannot be built on   demand,   it takes time to develop, and we intend to be ready. The work percentages outlined below reflect our best current estimate; in practice, they will flex as transaction activity increases. The right person for this role will be energized by that variability, not unsettled by it.   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 Counse l’s   supervision   Proactively surface material issues   with recommended positions ,   not just flags   Interface with outside counsel, manage work product s,   and control costs   Develop M&A playbooks and templates so each new deal builds on institutional knowledge rather than   starting from scratch   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, reducing cycle time and legal risk   Strengthen Legal Operations & Infrastructure   Identify   and close gaps in legal processes, templates, and documentation ,   especially between active deal cycles   Contribute to making the legal function more scalable as CB ’s   acquisition pace grows   Handle   additional   matters as directed by the General Counsel,   maintaining   flexibility as organizational priorities evolve   About You     Exceptional candidates can effectively speak to:     E xperience 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.   Enjoys the challenge of steep learning curves and   seeks   responsibility , independence,   and decision-making authority, while knowing when to   seek   direction and guidance from others   and how to   operate   within a team.   Strong project management instincts; you can manage multiple workstreams, track open items, and communicate status clearly to non-lawyers   Sharp written and verbal communication skills   A collaborative working style; this role requires close part