Deputy General Counsel

Kiddie Academy•Bel Air South, MD

1d•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country. As the Deputy General Counsel, you will assist with the overall management of the Company’s legal affairs and legal function; provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that supports the Company’s operational, growth, and risk-management objectives; and work closely with executive leadership and departments across the organization to address complex legal and business issues arising within a growing franchise system. The Deputy General Counsel serves as the primary Legal Department point of contact for legal issues arising from the Company’s Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, Education, and Learning and Development departments, and oversees the day-to-day management and development of the Associate General Counsel. This is a newly created position to support the continued growth and evolving needs of the organization and is anticipated to begin in January 2027. This position is based in our Corporate Office located in Abingdon, Maryland and offers a hybrid work environment with 80% in-office and 20% remote work.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Approximately 6-8 years of progressive legal experience, whether gained in private practice, an in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Experience supervising and developing associate attorneys or other legal professionals, including providing day-to-day guidance, reviewing work product, supporting professional growth, and helping ensure accountability, consistency, and a high level of service within the legal function.
Corporate practice experience involving areas such as general corporate matters, transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, service agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, franchise law, employment law, intellectual property law, privacy and data-protection law, regulatory compliance, or other business-related legal issues.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
High ethical standards, integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and related business and legal technology.
Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

Assist with the overall management of the Company’s legal affairs and legal function.
Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that supports the Company’s operational, growth, and risk-management objectives.
Work closely with executive leadership and departments across the organization to address complex legal and business issues arising within a growing franchise system.
Serve as the primary Legal Department point of contact for legal issues arising from the Company’s Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, Education, and Learning and Development departments.
Oversee the day-to-day management and development of the Associate General Counsel.