Assistant General Counsel, General Contracts

Overview

This role provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel on a wide variety of matters, primarily focusing on contract negotiation, drafting, and management.

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 to executed contract, ensuring protection of the organization's interests while maintaining speed and 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 in negotiating and drafting contracts preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management software.
• Experience with SaaS contracts is a plus.
• Higher education sector 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.
• 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 needed.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $82,800 to $124,200 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 potential travel by plane, car, or metro as required.