Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

College Board–Risk Management

Location:This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have theoptionof being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employeesare required tooccasionally 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 withprivacy 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

• CollegeBoard'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 ofhigh-stakeswork 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 havedirectimpact on some of the most consequential work the organization undertakes.

• This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and canoperateas a trusted legal advisor across a variety of contexts.

• CollegeBoard’s legal team is growing to meet the demands of an increasingly active M&A strategyand other legal needs. As weacquireand integrate companies that expand our reach,including recent transactions like District C, Campus Sonar, andMyinTution,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 havedirectimpact on some of the most consequential work the organization undertakes.

• This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and canoperateas 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 next24 months, and this role is designed to scale with it. We are hiring ahead ofanticipateddeal flow because we know that expert legal capacity cannot be built ondemand,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 (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

• BuildproficiencywithCollege Board’srevenue contract portfolio and assumeownership of a defined set of agreements within the first90days

• 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

• Identifyand close gaps in legal processes, templates, and documentation,especially between active deal cycles

• Contribute to making the legal function more scalable as CB’sacquisition pace grows

• Handleadditionalmatters as directed by the General Counsel,maintainingflexibility 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 toseekdirection and guidance from othersand how tooperatewithin 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 receivingtimely, 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 beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

• Whilethehiring processmay vary, it generallyincludes: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

AtCollegeBoard, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.We’rea self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation

• The hiring range for this role is $184,000–$245,000.

• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.

• We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.

• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.

You’llhave open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and whatit’slike to work atCollegeBoard throughout your hiring process. Check outourcareers pageformore.

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