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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contracting, legal compliance, and risk management within the higher education sector. Proficient in drafting and negotiating agreements while providing strategic legal counsel to business leaders and managing cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. From An ABA Accredited Law SchoolAdmission To A State Bar7-10 Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceExcellent Drafting And Negotiation SkillsStrong Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal ResearchComplianceRisk ManagementIntellectual PropertyData SecurityE-CommerceOnline AccessibilityRegulatory Requirements
Soft Skills
Excellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsCross-Functional CoordinationAttention To DetailSelf-Initiative
Tools & Technologies
AI-Powered Legal Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission To A State Bar
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationUniversity OperationsCommercial TransactionsOperational Legal MattersOnline Education
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the primary legal counsel to the Degree business on commercial, contracting, operational, and strategic legal matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate master services agreements and related agreements with university partners
- Lead and manage the entire contracting process with university partners
- Coordinate with business, finance, operations, privacy, compliance, and other internal stakeholders on deal structure and key legal and commercial terms
- Advise business leaders on contractual interpretation, rights and obligations, partner-agreement compliance, and legal and business risks
- Counsel program management and university-facing operations teams on day-to-day legal matters
- Advise on intellectual property, communications with university personnel, partner disputes, student-related issues, and operational matters
- Coordinate with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance subject matter experts on data privacy, regulatory requirements, accessibility, and risk management
- Advise on significant partner issues and disputes
- Review and advise on external communications, including press releases and public-facing materials
- Manage external counsel and consultants as needed
- Support commercial transactions, strategic initiatives, and operational legal matters
- Monitor and advise on legal, regulatory, and industry developments affecting online education
Requirements
What you’ll need- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school required
- Admission to a state bar, current and in good standing
- 7-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment
- Practical/business experience in matters involving higher education, intellectual property, data security, e-commerce, technology and/or online accessibility preferred
- Understanding of university operations and academia
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with experience supporting multiple deals simultaneously
- Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders through issue resolution without sacrificing quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical business-oriented approach
- High attention to detail
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Comfort leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance legal work and efficiency
- Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated self-initiative
- Must be available to come into the Arlington, VA headquarters two days a week if living in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
- Free snacks and drinks in-office
- Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
- Volunteer days
- Parental leave
- Company-wide winter break
- Comprehensive benefits and excellent work/life balance
- Potential bonus eligibility