[Hiring] Associate General Counsel @Common App

Role Description

As a member of the Legal team, the Associate General Counsel provides strategic legal support and advice to drive organizational objectives. This position manages legal risk and ensures compliance across key operational areas, such as:

• Compliance
• Intellectual property
• Data privacy
• Commercial contracts
• Legal operations
• Corporate governance
• Litigation management

The role involves providing independent legal advice on a broad range of matters including:

• Product and service offerings
• Deal structuring
• Drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Providing day-to-day counseling to business stakeholders
• Staying current on legal trends to support the organization’s growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• 8-10 years of legal experience with a focus on one or more of the following:
  • Compliance
  • Intellectual property
  • Data privacy
  • Legal operations
  • Corporate governance
  • Litigation management
  • Commercial contracts
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and an active member of the Bar.
• Subject Matter Expertise: In-depth knowledge of legal areas such as compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management or commercial contracts, with a track record of applying this expertise in a technology or non-profit environment.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice that influences leadership and stakeholder outcomes.
• Problem Solving: Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, identifying issues and finding innovative ways to overcome them while managing risks.
• Communication: Understands audience needs and tailors written and verbal communications to foster collaboration; delivers direct, straightforward information.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in digital tools to collaborate effectively in virtual contexts, enhance productivity, and handle data responsibly and securely.
• Diligence & Adaptability: Pays meticulous attention to quality standards while showing flexibility in adjusting to new tasks, changing priorities, or shifts in the work environment.
• The ideal candidate will possess additional certifications in relevant subject matter areas.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of legal experience.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member of the Bar.

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays (prorated depending on start date)
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Choice of PC or MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule; participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and AD&D insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll deduction pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account

How Do I Apply

To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

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