Assistant General Counsel, ETS Contracts

Strayer Education, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $84,900 - $127,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel to Strategic Education, Education Technology Services (ETS) on a wide variety of matters.

Requirements

• Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC., or Minnesota.
• At least three years of experience in the practice of law.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer/word processing skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to apply independent judgment in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred some experience in negotiating/drafting contracts.
• Experience with contract management software.
• Experience with SaaS contracts preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts such as agreements with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants.
• Draft, revise and enforce policies governing contract review and execution.
• Manage and optimize contract review process, from concept to executed contract, in a manner that ensures comprehensive review to protect Company’s interests while also ensuring speed and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal subject matter experts and business leaders, during contract review process.
• Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving contracts and commercial disputes.
• Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators, primarily related to the Company’s contractual obligations.
• Assist with general corporate matters.
• Provides legal and compliance training to in-house clients

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability plans
• well-being incentives
• parental leave
• paid time off
• certain paid holidays
• tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• tuition assistance
• entertainment and retail discounts
• overtime pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level