Contract and Compliance Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +43 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders, which includes the legal and regulatory team, faculty, and staff, under the guidance of University Counsel.

• Draft, review, modify, and negotiate agreements related to vendors, technology, strategic partnerships, alliances, data privacy and security, international matters, and intellectual property.

• Assess outgoing group student communications for adherence to regulatory compliance and best practices.

• Provide legal counsel concerning ethical operations and compliance matters.

• Assist with international compliance concerning the University’s population of international students.

• Support issues relating to intellectual property.

• Address legal and compliance matters connected to privacy, GLBA, GDPR, NCAA, FERPA, TCPA, Title VI, and marketing.

• Conduct legal research and create resource materials.

• Implement educational outreach within the institution regarding legal and regulatory concerns.

• Support student inquiries and employment issues after becoming acquainted with University practices.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the University.

• Execute other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school in the United States.

• Must be licensed and in good standing with at least one state bar.

• Attainment of approved house counsel status in Connecticut is mandatory.

• A minimum of two years of experience practicing law is required.

• Experience in higher education is preferred but not mandatory.

• Strong critical thinking abilities and exceptional legal analysis skills.

• Keen interest in gaining expertise in contract review and essential contractual provisions, including copyright ownership, data privacy and protection, IT security, indemnification, and insurance.

• Willingness to learn and enhance job knowledge while staying current with evolving regulations/statutes relevant to University operations.

• Capability and enthusiasm to develop a comprehensive understanding of laws, regulations, and policies governing higher education.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Ability to articulate advice clearly and effectively.

• Proficient in speaking effectively in both one-on-one and group settings, whether in-person or through virtual presentations.

• Ability to swiftly adapt to changes in rules and regulations.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the University.

• Competence to work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume setting with interruptions.

• Capability to work independently as well as proactively as part of a team.

• Superior skills in drafting and negotiating.

• Strong research, writing, editing, and oral advocacy abilities.

• Proficient in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position with minimal travel requirements (<5%).

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Monday through Friday work schedule.