Counsel, Edupreneur Resource Center (ERC)

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems. Within education, their vision is to enable every student to discover and develop their unique potential and purpose. The Stand Together Edupreneur Resource Center (the “ERC”) plays a key role in this effort by equipping education entrepreneurs with the legal and regulatory knowledge they need to launch and grow innovative education ventures. Stand Together seeks a highly motivated and entrepreneurial attorney to join its in-house legal team as Counsel, Edupreneur Resource Center. This role combines development of scalable legal resources and direct engagement with entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on resource creation. In this role, you will empower education entrepreneurs by translating complex legal and regulatory frameworks into clear, practical, and actionable guidance for non-lawyers. You will develop scalable resources and provide individualized support that enables founders to confidently navigate compliance challenges. Candidates available to work in-person in Arlington, VA, are preferred; remote candidates considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

J.D. and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
2+ years of legal practice experience with a law firm or in-house counsel team
Strong foundation in small business, regulatory, or general corporate law
Desire to work across multiple subject matter areas and quickly develop knowledge
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance that is easily understandable by non-lawyers
Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
An entrepreneurial spirit that adjusts well to a changing environment
High level of judgment, attention to detail, and professional integrity
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising startups, small businesses, or mission-driven organizations
Litigation experience, including exposure to regulatory or constitutional issues
Familiarity with education law, nonprofit law, or multi-state regulatory compliance
Experience creating educational content or delivering trainings to non-legal audiences

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, user-friendly legal content, including guides, templates, FAQs, and toolkits.
Design and deliver educational programming such as webinars, trainings, and online courses.
Continuously refine materials based on user needs, changes in law, and emerging legal developments.
Engage directly with ERC customers (entrepreneurs) to help them understand applicable legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Conduct legal research and synthesize findings into clear, risk-informed guidance for non-lawyers.
Identify common legal pathways and practical considerations for navigating regulatory barriers.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on litigation and policy initiatives that expand educational entrepreneurship.
Contribute legal research, issue spotting, and analysis to advance these efforts.
Help shape the ERC’s strategy, priorities, and offerings based on strategic goals, legal trends, and customer needs.
Identify systemic barriers facing education entrepreneurs and recommend scalable solutions.
Partner across the Stand Together legal team to improve processes, tools, and service delivery.
Bring forward creative approaches to balancing legal risk with mission-driven impact.