Associate General Counsel 

College Board– Risk Management 

Location:This is a remote role. Candidates 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

 
In this role, you will:  

Lead M&A Legal Due Diligence (primaryresponsibility)

• Own and coordinate the legal diligence workstream for acquisition targets from initiation through close

• Build andmaintaindiligence trackers that serve as the deal team’ssource of truth on legal risk

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents under the General Counsel’ssupervision

• Proactively surface material issueswith 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 rather thanstarting from scratch

Manage and Expand Revenue Contracts Capacity

• Buildproficiencywith College Board’s revenue contract portfolio and assume ownership of a defined set of agreements within the first 90 days

• Draft, negotiate, and manage customerand vendor agreementsacross existing and newlyacquiredbusiness 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 mostcommon agreementtypes, 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:  

• Experience workingin the corporate practice of amid 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 andseeksresponsibility, independence,and decision-making authority, while knowing when to seekdirection and guidance from othersand how to operatewithin 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 partnership with the GC, finance, business development, andacquiredcompany teams

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in good standingrequired

All roles at College Board require: 

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work 

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.  

• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal 

• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. 

• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. 

• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success 

• Authorization to work in the United States

About Our Process   

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. 

• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.    

What We Offer 

At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impac