Contract and Compliance Attorney

Post University•Wyoming, NV

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Post University Compliance & Contracts Attorney will serve as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders (legal & regulatory team, faculty, and staff), with a focus on collaboration, as supervised by University Counsel. The Compliance & Contracts Attorney will assist the legal and compliance departments with providing advice on matters including contracts, Title IX and ADA, intellectual property, privacy matters, technology matters, other regulatory compliance, and student and employee matters. This position includes a significant amount of drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating contracts and other business documents and policies to support in-person and online educational programs, in alignment with University operations, ensuring compliance with law and University policy. This position is a remote position with very limited travel (<5%). This role is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is looking to practice in-house and seeks to marry legal skills with business acumen.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school
Must be admitted and in good standing in at least one state bar; attaining approved house counsel status in Connecticut is required
At least two years of experience practicing as a lawyer
Strong critical thinking and excellent legal analysis skills
Interest in developing expertise in contract review and key contractual provisions (such as copyright ownership, data privacy and protection, IT security, indemnification, insurance, etc.)
Eager to learn and expand job knowledge to proactively keep abreast of changing regulations/statutes related to University business
Ability and desire to develop working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies related to higher education
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding customer service skills
Ability to convey advice clearly and effectively
Ability to speak effectively one on one, or in small or large groups across a variety of formats including in person and virtual presentations
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in rules and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with associates at all levels of the University
Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a high volume environment with interruptions
Ability to work both independently and with a proactive approach to problem solving as a part of a team
Superior drafting and negotiating skills
Strong research, writing, editing, and oral advocacy skills
Proficient computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education is welcome, but not required, as this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in this sector

Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates a variety of agreements including vendor and technology agreements, strategic partnerships and alliances, and agreements involving data privacy and security, international matters, and intellectual property
Reviews outgoing group student communications to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices
Provides legal advice relating to ethical operations and compliance
Assists with international compliance for our growing international student population
Assists with intellectual property matters as requested
Supports the legal and compliance groups with other matters as requested involving areas of law such as privacy, GLBA, GDPR, NCAA, FERPA, TCPA, Title VI, and marketing (once these areas are learned) to ensure University compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Performs legal research, drafts and develops resource material, and performs educational outreach within the institution on legal and regulatory issues
May be asked to assist with problem-solving efforts related to student concerns and employment matters after gaining sufficient familiarity with University practices
Works in collaboration with associates throughout the University
Other duties as assigned