Director of Legal

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and resolve daily legal issues autonomously within assigned authority.

• Offer practical advice and recommendations to leadership, escalating issues based on importance, risk, or institutional consequences.

• Provide attorney-client privileged counsel in accordance with ethical obligations and relevant laws.

• Manage the Legal department’s portfolio of ongoing matters, including delegating tasks, establishing deadlines, tracking progress, and ensuring completion.

• Formulate suggested actions for legal challenges.

• Drive the development and ongoing enhancement of legal workflows, templates, governance practices, and knowledge management systems.

• Assess institutional communications, policies, and initiatives through a legal risk perspective.

• Compose legal correspondence, demand letters, and other legal communications.

• Coordinate with external counsel regarding deliverables, timelines, and strategic direction.

• Provide legal advice on contract strategies and risks in collaboration with Procurement and other departments.

• Oversee the legal intake and response procedures for subpoenas, record requests, and legal holds.

• Assist with legislative and regulatory initiatives through legal analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Title IV, and Legislative and Regulatory Affairs.

• Mentor and supervise assigned personnel, including the Contract Specialist and legal operations support staff.

• Contribute to Nightingale Education Group’s mission in higher education and healthcare professions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized law school.

• Active license to practice law, in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

• At least 7 years of legal experience.

• Preferably experienced in higher education, healthcare, employment law, regulatory law, legislative affairs, or complex organizational advisory roles.

• Proven experience with contract law, legal risk assessment, and collaboration with external counsel.

• Strong professional judgment and discretion.

• Ability to uphold attorney-client privilege.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capable of translating complex legal concepts into practical operational guidance.

• Ability to work collaboratively across institutional functions and assist leadership in managing legal risks.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel, lodging, and other accommodations covered for New Collaborator Orientation.

• Positive work-life integration.

• Opportunities for higher education or professional development.

• Background check and drug screening required for employment.