Legal Counsel Legal and Business Affairs Department

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Legal Counsel, Legal and Business Affairs Department
Location: Washington, D.C.
Number: 479067
Job Category: Support
Job Type: Full Time
Level: Experienced



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The Role in Brief



Legal Counsel, Legal and Business Affairs Department

We are seeking a highly-motivated, versatile commercial attorney to become a critical member of a business-oriented legal department. The position will include a significant amount of cross-departmental interaction among **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and its regulatory, sales, product development and delivery, information systems, and finance functions.



A successful Counsel must provide top-level legal advice, risk mitigation strategies, and project management acumen while also serving as a value-add partner aligned in achieving the company’s strategic goals. As such, the successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in contract drafting and negotiation, particularly technology-related transactions, excellent business sense and judgment, well developed analytical problem-solving abilities, and a strong aptitude for operating as a commercial attorney within regulated industries. Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills are a must.



The Counsel will advise and support **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in the resolution of critical business issues based on an evaluation and analysis of associated legal risks, and will have significant interaction with senior representatives from our clients, vendors, and strategic partners. This individual will be expected to work on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of legal and business issues, and must be willing and able to tackle a variety of projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines.



The Counsel will report to the company’s General Counsel.



This opportunity is based in either of our Washington, DC or Richmond, Virginia offices.



Primary Responsibilities:



Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of complex and ordinary course business contracts, including software technology licenses and data-enabled services
Navigate complex procurement processes involving public colleges and universities
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with vendors, strategic partners, and subcontractors
Communicate and negotiate proactively with clients to resolve discrepancies and disagreements effectively
Interact with the sales and finance teams to understand and ensure consistency with the business and financial requirements and objectives in all contracts
Monitor and be informed of market and regulatory developments in higher education and work closely with outside counsel (e.g., privacy, information security, and outside counsel) to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure timely, high-quality analysis and advice on legal and business issues to internal clients
Advise on commercial and other general business legal matters
Engage in and lead various other legal projects and duties, including supporting strategic partnerships and other growth initiatives





Basic Qualifications:



4+ years of practical legal experience with substantial client ****(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous PTO
Daytime leave policy for community service or fitness activities (up to 10 hours a month each)
Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living
Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy
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