Contract and Compliance Attorney

Overview

The Compliance & Contracts Attorney serves as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders, including the legal and regulatory team, faculty, and staff, under the supervision of University Counsel. This role provides legal guidance to support compliance and contracting for both in-person and online educational programs, aligned with institutional operations and applicable law and policy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate agreements, including:
  • Vendor and technology agreements
  • Strategic partnerships and alliances
  • Agreements involving data privacy and security, international matters, and intellectual property
• Review outgoing group student communications to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices
• Provide legal advice related to ethical operations and compliance
• Support international compliance efforts for a growing international student population
• Assist with intellectual property matters as requested
• Support legal and compliance teams on additional matters involving privacy and related regulatory areas, including:
  • GLBA, GDPR, NCAA, FERPA, TCPA, Title VI, and marketing (once these areas are learned)
• Conduct legal research, draft and develop resource materials, and perform educational outreach on legal and regulatory issues within the institution
• Assist with problem-solving related to student concerns and employment matters after gaining sufficient familiarity with University practices
• Collaborate with associates throughout the University
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school
• Must be admitted and in good standing in at least one state bar; attaining approved house counsel status in Connecticut is required
• At least two years of experience practicing as a lawyer
• Strong critical thinking and excellent legal analysis skills
• Interest in developing expertise in contract review and key contractual provisions, including copyright ownership, data privacy and protection, IT security, indemnification, and insurance
• Eagerness to learn and stay current on changing regulations and statutes related to University business
• Ability and desire to develop working knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to higher education
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to:
  • Convey advice clearly and effectively
  • Speak effectively one on one, or in small or large groups across in-person and virtual formats
  • Adapt quickly to changes in rules and regulations
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with associates at all levels
  • Work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume environment with interruptions
  • Work independently with a proactive approach to problem-solving as part of a team
• Superior drafting and negotiating skills
• Strong research, writing, editing, and oral advocacy skills
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified

Location

• Fully remote position with very limited travel (<5%)
• Monday through Friday
• House counsel status in Connecticut is required (as noted in Minimum Qualifications)