Overview
This role provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel for an education technology services division within a larger organization. The position involves handling a wide variety of legal matters primarily related to contracts and corporate compliance.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and draft various contracts including agreements with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants.
- Draft, revise, and enforce policies governing contract review and execution.
- Manage and optimize the contract review process from initial concept through execution, ensuring protection of the organization's interests while maintaining efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal subject matter experts and business leaders, during contract review.
- Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings related to contracts and commercial disputes.
- Investigate legal issues and recommend actions related to contractual obligations.
- Support general corporate legal matters.
- Provide legal and compliance training to internal clients.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, or Minnesota.
- Minimum of three years of legal practice experience.
- Experience negotiating and drafting contracts preferred.
- Familiarity with contract management software.
- Experience with SaaS contracts is a plus.
- Higher education experience preferred.
- Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in a dynamic environment.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Mobility within an office setting, including movement between floors.
- Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week as business needs require.
- Ability to access information using a computer.
- Effective communication skills across management levels.
- Ability to manage stressful situations and maintain strong mental acuity.
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $84,900.00 - $127,400.00 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours 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 such as FSA and 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
Typical office environment with travel via plane, car, and metro as required.