Contract and Compliance Attorney

Overview

This role serves as a Compliance & Contracts Attorney, providing legal guidance to institutional stakeholders, including members of the legal and regulatory team as well as faculty and staff, under the supervision of University Counsel. The position advises on contracts and a broad range of compliance matters, including Title IX and ADA, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, technology-related issues, regulatory compliance, and student and employee matters.

The attorney will support in-person and online educational programs by drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts and other business documents and policies to ensure alignment with applicable law and University policy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of 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
• Assist with international compliance for a growing international student population
• Assist with intellectual property matters as requested
• Support legal and compliance groups on other matters as requested, including areas of law such as privacy, GLBA, GDPR, NCAA, FERPA, TCPA, Title VI, and marketing (once these areas are learned) to ensure University compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Perform legal research, draft and develop resource materials, and conduct educational outreach within the institution on legal and regulatory issues
• May assist with problem-solving related to student concerns and employment matters after gaining sufficient familiarity with University practices
• Collaborate with associates throughout the institution
• 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)
• Eager to learn and expand job knowledge to proactively keep abreast of 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 handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to:
  • Convey advice clearly and effectively
  • Speak effectively one on one, and 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 (less than 5%). Work schedule is Monday through Friday.