Assistant General Counsel, Consumer Protection & External Affairs

Overview

This role provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel on a wide variety of matters for an organization with accredited institutions of higher education. The position can be remote or hybrid depending on location, with two main offices in Minneapolis, MN and Herndon, VA. Local candidates may be asked to come onsite as business needs arise; otherwise, remote work with some travel throughout the year is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal regulatory matters related to accredited higher education institutions.
• Support litigation and administrative proceedings involving the organization.
• Provide legal analysis and advice on policy matters, focusing on regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
• Investigate legal issues and recommend actions to administrators.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, legal documents, and policies.
• Research federal and state legal questions.
• Assist with general corporate legal matters.
• Review university programs, procedures, and policies for legal compliance.
• Provide legal and compliance training to internal clients.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, or Washington, DC. Attorneys admitted in other states may apply for Corporate Counsel admission in Virginia.
• Minimum of three years of legal practice experience.
• Higher education experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to exercise independent judgment in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs require.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Physical and Work Environment

• Typical office setting with mobility within the office, including movement between floors.
• Travel may involve plane, car, and metro transportation.
• Access to information using a computer.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and manage stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $84,900.00 - $127,400.00 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, and certain paid holidays.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.
• Overtime pay eligibility for non-exempt employees, if applicable.

Location

Remote or hybrid work with offices located in Minneapolis, MN and Herndon, VA. Some travel required throughout the year.