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Provides in-house legal and compliance support to a university under University Counsel. Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates vendor, technology, partnership, privacy, intellectual property, and other agreements. Advises stakeholders on higher education regulations, privacy, student and employee matters, and ethical operations. Conducts legal research, develops resources, reviews student communications, supports international compliance, and delivers educational outreach.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Post University Compliance & Contracts Attorney will serve as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders (legal & regulatory team, faculty, and staff), with a focus on collaboration, as supervised by University Counsel. The Compliance & Contracts Attorney will assist the legal and compliance departments with providing advice on matters including contracts, Title IX and ADA, intellectual property, privacy matters, technology matters, other regulatory compliance, and student and employee matters. This position includes a significant amount of drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating contracts and other business documents and policies to support in-person and online educational programs, in alignment with University operations, ensuring compliance with law and University policy. This position is a remote position with very limited travel (<5%). This role is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is looking to practice in-house and seeks to marry legal skills with business acumen.
CORE ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates a variety of agreements including vendor and technology agreements, strategic partnerships and alliances, and agreements involving data privacy and security, international matters, and intellectual property
- Reviews outgoing group student communications to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices
- Provides legal advice relating to ethical operations and compliance
- Assists with international compliance for our growing international student population
- Assists with intellectual property matters as requested
- Supports the legal and compliance groups with other matters as requested involving 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
- Performs legal research, drafts and develops resource material, and performs educational outreach within the institution on legal and regulatory issues
- May be asked to assist with problem-solving efforts related to student concerns and employment matters after gaining sufficient familiarity with University practices
- Works in collaboration with associates throughout the University
- 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
- Experience in higher education is welcome, but not required, as this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in this sector
- Strong critical thinking and excellent legal analysis skills
- Interest in developing expertise in contract review and key contractual provisions (such as copyright ownership, data privacy and protection, IT security, indemnification, insurance, etc.)
- Eager to learn and expand job knowledge to proactively keep abreast of changing regulations/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, organizational skills and 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, or in small or large groups across a variety of formats including in person and virtual presentations
- adapt quickly to changes in rules and regulations
- establish and maintain positive working relationships with associates at all levels of the University
- work accurately and efficiently in a high volume environment with interruptions
- work both independently and with a proactive approach to problem solving as a 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)
- This position is fully remote with very limited travel (<5%)
Monday through Friday
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