Associate General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic legal guidance and support to advance organizational goals.

• Oversee legal risks and ensure adherence to compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, commercial contracts, legal operations, corporate governance, and litigation management.

• Deliver independent legal counsel on product and service offerings.

• Provide advice on structuring deals.

• Draft and negotiate intricate agreements.

• Offer daily legal counsel to business stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of legal trends to foster organizational growth and innovation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must reside in the United States.

• Willingness to travel for the biannual Common App Retreat.

• 8–10 years of legal experience with a focus on compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management, or commercial contracts.

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active member of the Bar Association.

• Extensive knowledge of pertinent legal fields, with experience applying this knowledge in a technology or non-profit setting.

• Capability to convert complex legal concepts into actionable business recommendations.

• Solution-focused problem-solving and risk management skills.

• Proficient in adapting written and verbal communications to meet audience requirements.

• Familiarity with digital tools for virtual collaboration, productivity, and secure data management.

• Keen attention to quality standards and flexibility in managing changing tasks and priorities.

• Additional certifications in relevant subject areas are preferred.

• A passion for higher education is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-Life balance.

• Virtual-first office environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Seven company-wide holidays.

• Nine floating holidays (prorated based on start date).

• Sick leave.

• Monthly mental health day.

• Choice between PC or MAC laptop.

• External monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset provided.

• One-time office set-up stipend.

• Monthly remote work stipend.

• Monthly mobile stipend.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company contribution and an additional 5% company match.

• 3-year vesting schedule.

• Eligibility to participate may begin immediately.

• Selection of two health insurance plans.

• Health Savings Account available based on health plan choice.

• Medical Flexible Savings Account available based on health plan choice.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Insurance coverage commences on the date of hire.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health services.

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents.

• Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Allocated annual funds for professional development.

• Opportunities for growth within the organization.

• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program.

• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services.

• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance.

• Payroll deduction pet insurance through PinPaws.

• Family account for 1Password.