Senior Counsel, Employment Law

Kaplan • Virtual FL, FL

3d • $126,599 - $264,502 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Legal, represents Kaplan North America in labor and employment matters and in contracts and transactions primarily related to employment issues. The role advises internal stakeholders on applicable laws and regulations and defends or represents the company in government or employee actions. It drafts, negotiates, and responds to employment, independent contractor, and HR-related vendor contracts and transactions.

The position supports Kaplan North America’s Human Resources department and Operations teams, and is part of a close-knit legal team. It calls for significant independent judgment and legal decision-making, a broad corporate-generalist outlook, and the ability to translate business needs into clear agreements. The role reports to the Kaplan North America General Counsel or Associate General Counsel.

This is a fully remote, work-from-home position with occasional travel of less than 25% of the time. The listed salary range is $126,599 to $264,502; the specific offer depends on factors including qualifications, experience, education, skills, and market data.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Membership in a state Bar and ability to act as in-house counsel.
• At least five years of experience practicing law and advising mid- to large-size commercial clients on employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Experience representing commercial clients in employment- and labor-related actions brought by governmental entities or individuals.
• Experience negotiating and drafting transactions related to employment and human resources issues.
• Experience drafting and managing inbound and outbound commercial contracts, including enterprise and customer contracts, vendor and professional services agreements, and sales agreements.
• Experience advising commercial clients on employment and labor laws and applying those laws and regulations to their operations.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Business sensibility, a proactive approach, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working remotely from home with minimal administrative support.
• At least two years of experience in a well-regarded national law firm and/or the in-house legal department of a mid- to large-size corporation or company is described as ideal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education products, licensing, privacy law, independent contractor law, and drafting or negotiating employment and technology agreements.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulation of post-secondary and professional education programs; preferred but not required.
• Experience in a well-regarded national law firm and/or the in-house legal department of a mid- to large-size corporation or company, including at least two years in such an environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise Kaplan North America on labor and employment laws and regulations and their application to company operations.
• Defend or represent Kaplan North America in government or employee actions involving labor and employment matters.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and respond to employment, independent contractor, HR-related vendor, and other employment-related contracts and transactions.
• Advise Kaplan North America’s Human Resources department and Operations teams on legal issues.
• Draft and review responses and submissions to Requests for Proposals, MOUs, and sales and procurement contracts related to employment and labor law.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate business ideas into clear, precise agreements.
• Spot legal issues across a wide range of disciplines and take on additional responsibilities as an employment and labor law specialist on a small legal team.

Benefits

• Remote work and flexible work/life balance.
• Comprehensive retirement package with automatic enrollment in the Company Contribution Plan and an annual company contribution of 8–10%, based on tenure.
• Tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members through the Gift of Knowledge Program.
• Comprehensive health benefits, with new-hire eligibility starting on day one of employment.
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick paid time off.
• One volunteer day and one diversity and inclusion day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree