--- title: 'The Associate Counsel - Contracts at Colibri Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/the-associate-counsel-contracts-colibri-group-remote-2mtkk700yc34' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-17' --- # The Associate Counsel - Contracts at Colibri Group - **Company:** Colibri Group - **Location:** Remote - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/colibrigroup/1945eb5d-b72d-4e81-ad03-c175b0e7805d ## Job description At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers, and the community as a whole. We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education, introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets. We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com ## What You'll Do - Draft, review, redline, and negotiate routine and moderately complex commercial agreements on both the customer and vendor sides of transactions, using company templates and established guidance. - Review contract terms for clarity, consistency, legal and business risk, and alignment with organizational policies and practices; identify non-standard or higher-risk issues requiring additional review or escalation. - Participate in written and verbal negotiations with counterparties and counsel, help resolve redlines, and support agreements through execution. - Review common commercial terms, including indemnification, limitation of liability, termination, intellectual property, confidentiality, privacy and data protection, security, and related provisions, seeking guidance when issues exceed established parameters. - Maintain regular communication with the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team regarding contractual terms, risk positions, negotiation strategy, and matters requiring approval or escalation. - Work closely with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives, communicate contractual risks and alternatives clearly, and translate business requirements into appropriate contract terms. - Support the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, including version control, stakeholder approvals, signatures, recordkeeping, status tracking, and maintenance of organized contract documentation. - Use contract management systems, databases, and AI-enabled legal technology to support contract review, drafting, redlining, analysis, and contract management in accordance with company policies and practices. - Conduct legal research on commercial contracting issues as needed and communicate findings and recommendations to the Senior Contract Attorney and legal team. - Exercise sound judgment and initiative within established policies and guidance, while recognizing when a matter should be escalated to more senior legal counsel or another subject-matter resource. - Stay current on legal developments and contracting practices relevant to the role and contribute ideas for improving contract templates, processes, consistency, and efficiency. ## What You'll Need to Succeed - Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. - 1-2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving commercial contracting. - Experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, or negotiating commercial agreements. - Experience using AI-enabled tools for contract review, drafting, redlining, or analysis is preferred, together with an interest in developing proficiency with legal technology. - Strong analytical and legal research skills with close attention to detail and accuracy. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal and contractual issues clearly to non-lawyers. - Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, manage multiple matters, and meet deadlines. - Sound judgment, a willingness to seek guidance and accept feedback, and the ability to develop increasing independence as experience grows. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and use contract management software, database systems, and related legal technology. - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with legal and business teams and build productive working relationships across the organization. Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today! ## About Colibri Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Colibri Group is a professional learning company that provides licensing, continuing education, test preparation, and career advancement solutions for licensed professionals across multiple regulated industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Gridiron Capital; last PE round led by Neuberger Berman in 2023) - **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (earliest acquisitions date to 2016, but the company may have been formed earlier) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industry: Professional Training and Coaching (online education for licensed professionals) - Target customers: B2B (enterprise accounts for companies and associations) and B2C (individual professionals seeking licensure, continuing education, or career advancement) - Mission statement: “To lead people to achieve more, adapt and thrive in their careers” ## Products & Services Colibri operates through a portfolio of 30+ brands serving specific professions: - **Real Estate**: Licensing and continuing education (e.g., Hondros Education Group, Gold Coast Schools, ASREB) - **Healthcare**: CE for pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and therapists (e.g., TRC Healthcare, HomeCEU, Fitzgerald Health Education Associates) - **Accounting**: CPA Exam Review, CMA Exam Review, and CPE (Becker Professional Education) - **Financial Services**: Securities, insurance, banking, mortgage, and wealth management licensing and CE (e.g., Securities Training Corporation, XCEL Testing Solutions, OnCourse Learning, Boston Institute of Finance) - **Teacher Education**: Technology-centric teacher certification (TeachNow) - **Construction**: Exam prep and continuing education (e.g., Florida Plumbing Exam Prep Instructor materials) All offerings are delivered as online learning (SaaS/platform) with some instructor-led components. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company; Gridiron Capital acquired a majority stake in 2019) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$112.5M** (estimated) – [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/colibrigroup) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Gridiron Capital (majority owner), Neuberger Berman (led 2023 PE round) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount growth: **+16.7% YoY** (519 employees as of early 2026) - Expanded into financial services in 2025 with acquisition of Boston Institute of Finance - Served **15+ million professionals** to date - Job postings active across 15+ roles, including AI-focused positions (e.g., AI Ecommerce Product Manager, Sr. Product Manager Education, AI & Professional Development) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep portfolio of 30+ trusted brands** covering multiple regulated professions (real estate, healthcare, accounting, financial services, construction, teacher education) – reduces churn and creates cross-sell opportunities. - **Established B2B relationships** with enterprise accounts (e.g., medical centers, associations) alongside a strong B2C direct-to-learner channel. - **Early adoption of AI**: Company explicitly states it is “harnessing AI to empower learners” and is hiring for AI product and education roles. - **Scale and reach**: Over 15 million professionals served, giving significant data and brand recognition. ## Strategic Focus - **AI integration**: Embedding AI into learning platforms to personalize content and improve learner outcomes. - **Portfolio expansion**: Continuing to acquire complementary brands in adjacent licensed professions (e.g., recent Boston Institute of Finance acquisition). - **Enterprise growth**: Deepening B2B relationships with companies and associations that require bulk licensing and CE. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Emphasizes “Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork, Curiosity” – a collaborative and supportive environment. - **Work model**: Multiple location types available – remote, hybrid, and on-site (St. Louis HQ, plus offices in New York, Ormond Beach, Warren, and others). Many roles are fully remote. - **Growth**: High YoY headcount growth and active investment in AI suggest strong career advancement opportunities for engineers, product managers, and education professionals. - **Purpose-driven**: Mission to help professionals adapt and thrive in their careers, especially in a rapidly changing AI landscape. - **Diversity**: Employees are distributed across 11 countries, though the majority are in the US. ## Sources 1. [colibrigroup.com](https://www.colibrigroup.com/working-at-colibri/) 2. [colibrigroup.com](https://www.colibrigroup.com/about-us/) 3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/colibrigroup) 4. 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