We are looking for a forward-thinking Legal and Contracts Administrator to join Guild Education’s growing team in downtown Denver. This role will support Legal process improvement initiatives, prepare and negotiate contracts, perform research, and manage legal/compliance policies and documents. Our ideal candidate has experience preparing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, supporting contract management tools, as well as with supporting various aspects of an in-house legal function, and is knowledgeable about operational processes and contract law generally.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for Legal team initiatives, including requirements gathering and documentation, resource management across cross-functional teams, managing updates and reporting, and identifying and addressing roadblocks
• Support and drive the development and automation of legal processes and tools
• Review, draft, and negotiate contract terms (NDAs, all forms of vendor agreements, and other legal contracts) with internal and external business partners
• Clearly communicate company policies and the legal and practical implications of contract terms to internal stakeholders
• Analyze potential legal and business risks involved with specific contract terms
• Assist in preparation, management and administration of legal/compliance policies, documents, and processes
• Ongoing legal department administrative support
• Perform general legal and informational research

You are strong fit for this role if you have:

• 3+ years experience with corporate contracting and/or legal operations
• Experience with contract law and negotiations, with a good understanding of related accounting and finance principles
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot errors and inconsistencies in contracts
• Well-versed in the use and administration of technology to automate legal processes
• Metrics-driven with strong organizational skills
• Able to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, independently manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical thinking skills and problem solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexible with a desire to thrive in a high-paced and fast-changing environment
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners
• Preferred: Possess Agile, Lean, or PMI coursework or certification, and experience in technology and education companies

Guild is increasing economic mobility for working adults by partnering with the largest employers in the country to offer education as a benefit to their employees via our marketplace of nonprofit universities and education institutions. Guild’s proprietary technology platform facilitates the administration of this innovative benefit and our team of coaches helps each employee navigate the path back to school, providing individualized support from day one through program completion.

Guild is a female-led, Certified B Corporation - and with a valuation of $3.8 billion is one of the highest-valued, privately held education companies in the world, and the only one led by a woman. Guild's investors include Ken Chenault, General Catalyst Partners, chairman and former CEO of American Express, Emerson, LeadEdge Capital, and Iconiq.

Guild Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. Additionally, we feel passionately about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a base salary range of $60,000-$75,000, as well as company stock options.

• Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
• Access to a 401k to help save for the future
• We provide 3 weeks of vacation in the first year and an open vacation policy after year 1 to help recharge
• We provide 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
• We provide family-friendly benefits, including 14 weeks of parental leave, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, and fertility care benefits.
• We provide well-rounded wellness benefits including access to free and low cost mental health resources and support services
• We offer education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth

Guild requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees and guests attending Guild events or entering Guild offices. We will be using both Clear’s Digital Vaccine Card and state-sponsored vaccine passports to verify proof of vaccine. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.