Assistant General Counsel Hybrid

Accesslex Institute•West Chester, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

For nearly 40 years, nonprofit AccessLex Institute has been partnering with its member institutions (nearly 200 state-affiliated and nonprofit ABA-approved law schools) to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of law students and the legal education community. AccessLex provides free resources for every step of the law school journey and works to maximize the value and affordability of a law degree through research and policy advocacy. Helix Bar Review is their latest service. AccessLex combines mission-driven work with long-term financial strength, backed by nearly $1 billion in net assets that funds a $40+ million annual operating budget. This is a hybrid position offering $160,000-170,000 annually and will report to their West Chester, PA office once a week. The Assistant General Counsel provides practical, business-focused legal advice across AccessLex Institute and its affiliates, including Helix Bar Review, supporting day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. This role advises on commercial contracts; privacy and data protection matters; artificial intelligence issues, including governance; grants program administration; and issues relating to the Company’s Loan Servicer Oversight and Loan Recovery functions. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, the Assistant General Counsel is a trusted advisor who balances legal risk with organizational objectives and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to enable informed, compliant decision-making.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required.
Active Pennsylvania Bar Admission or the eligibility for a limited In-House Corporate Counsel License pursuant to Rule 302 of the Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules required.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in-house
Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
Working knowledge of privacy and data protection principles
General corporate law experience.
Sound legal judgment, professionalism and discretion
A will to learn and win coupled with strong personal accountability
Ability to balance superior attention to detail while maintaining clear awareness of the big picture
Ability to quickly learn and fill gaps in knowledge with regard to applicable laws and regulations
Ability to balance and negotiate business and legal needs
Superior analytical, organizational and time/project management skills
Ability to balance competing priorities, negotiate solutions and adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with vendor management programs preferred
Familiarity with AI and emerging technology legal issues preferred
Experience preparing Power Point presentations, conducting oral presentations and facilitating interactions with internal and external stakeholders preferred
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including services, consulting, supply, vendor and data processing agreements.
Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and general corporate matters, including licensing and registrations.
Support vendor management initiatives and contract lifecycle processes.
Advise on privacy, data protection, information governance, and data security legal requirements.
Support legal review and governance of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, including contractual, data and intellectual property considerations.
Partner with the Legal Department’s Grants Program Administrator and the research team to support the Company’s grantmaking activities.
Review grant agreements and assist in developing and updating grant-related policies and procedures.
Conduct and/or coordinate reviews of business processes and policies for legal and regulatory compliance.
Draft, update, and support implementation of policies and procedures.
Respond to day-to-day regulatory and legal issues related to the Company’s Loan Servicer Oversight and Loan Recovery functions, providing risk mitigation guidance.
Develop and deliver legal training on topics such as contracts, vendor management, privacy, and related legal topics.
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel as appropriate.
Assist in identifying and implementing processes and legal technology solutions to improve the Legal Department’s efficiency and assist in the management of the Company’s contract management system.
Other duties as assigned.