Associate General Counsel - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App•Arlington, VA

2d•$160,960 - $181,080•Remote

About The Position

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization supporting access, equity, and integrity in college admission. It helps more than 1 million students each year apply to more than 1,100 member colleges and universities through its free online application. The Associate General Counsel joins the Legal team and provides strategic legal support and advice to advance organizational objectives. The role manages legal risk and ensures compliance across operational areas such as compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, commercial contracts, legal operations, corporate governance, and litigation management. It provides independent legal advice on matters including product and service offerings, deal structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of complex agreements. The Associate General Counsel also counsels business stakeholders day to day and monitors legal trends relevant to the organization’s growth and innovation. This is a virtual-first opportunity for candidates living in the United States, with travel required to attend the twice-annual Common App Retreat.

Requirements

Live in the United States.
Be willing to travel to attend the twice-annual Common App Retreat.
Have 8–10 years of legal experience focused on one or more of the following: compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management, or commercial contracts.
Hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member of the Bar.
Have in-depth expertise in one or more relevant legal areas and a track record of applying it in a technology or nonprofit environment.
Be able to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice that influences leadership and stakeholder outcomes.
Use a solution-oriented approach to identify issues and find innovative ways to address challenges while managing risk.
Tailor written and verbal communications to audience needs, foster collaboration, and deliver direct, straightforward information.
Be proficient with digital tools for virtual collaboration, productivity, and responsible, secure data handling.
Demonstrate meticulous attention to quality and flexibility when adapting to new tasks, changing priorities, or shifts in the work environment.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in relevant subject matter areas.
A passion for higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal support and advice to advance organizational objectives.
Manage legal risk and help ensure compliance across key operational areas.
Provide independent legal advice on product and service offerings and deal structuring.
Draft and negotiate complex agreements.
Provide day-to-day legal counseling to business stakeholders.
Stay current on legal trends to support organizational growth and innovation.

Benefits

Paid time off
Seven company-wide holidays and nine floating holidays
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day
Choice of PC or Mac laptop and optional external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
One-time office setup stipend
Monthly remote work stipend
Monthly mobile stipend
Performance-based bonus
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company contribution and an additional 5% company match
Choice of two health insurance plans
Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Medical Flexible Spending Account, depending on health plan selection
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents
Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance
Annual professional development funds
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Assistance Program
Will preparation services
Travel assistance
Payroll-deduction pet insurance
1Password family account