Associate General Counsel - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App•Arlington, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. The Associate General Counsel is a member of the Legal team and provides strategic legal support and advice to advance organizational objectives. This role manages legal risk and supports compliance across operational areas that may include compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, commercial contracts, legal operations, corporate governance, and litigation management. The Associate General Counsel provides independent legal advice on a broad range of matters, including product and service offerings and deal structuring; drafts and negotiates complex agreements; counsels business stakeholders on day-to-day matters; and monitors legal trends to support organizational growth and innovation. The position is remote within the United States, in Common App’s virtual-first environment, and requires travel to attend the twice-annual Common App Retreat.

Requirements

Must live in the United States.
Willingness to travel to attend the twice-annual Common App Retreat.
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.
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school.
Active member of the Bar.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legal subject matter, with a track record of applying that expertise in a technology or nonprofit environment.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice that influences leadership and stakeholder outcomes.
Solution-oriented problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, finding innovative ways to address them, and managing risks.
Ability to tailor written and verbal communications to audience needs, foster collaboration, and deliver direct, straightforward information.
Proficiency with digital tools for virtual collaboration, productivity, and responsible, secure handling of data.
Meticulous attention to quality standards and flexibility in adapting to new tasks, changing priorities, or shifts in the work environment.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in relevant subject matter areas.
Passion for higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal support and advice to advance organizational objectives.
Manage legal risk and ensure compliance across relevant operational areas, including compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, commercial contracts, legal operations, corporate governance, and litigation management.
Provide independent legal advice on matters such as 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 (PTO).
Seven company-wide holidays and nine floating holidays.
Sick leave and a monthly mental health day; floating holidays are prorated depending on start date.
Choice of PC or Mac laptop; option to choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset.
One-time office setup stipend.
Monthly remote work stipend.
Monthly mobile stipend.
Market-based salaries.
Performance-based bonus.
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company contribution and an additional 5% company match; three-year vesting schedule, with participation available immediately.
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.
Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health.
Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.
Budgeted annual funds for professional development.
Growth opportunities within the company.
Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program.
Mutual of Omaha will preparation services.
Mutual of Omaha travel assistance.
Payroll deduction pet insurance through PinPaws.
1Password family account.
Virtual-first office and support.
Collaborative, team-oriented, creative work environment.