Inhouse Attorney - Education Technology

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Inhouse Attorney - Education Technology Company - (1812666)
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At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 USA, an affiliate of Pearson, Inc. (“OBL”), is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working remotely and from the OBL headquarters in Columbia, Maryland the Attorney will be responsible for legal matters related to Connections Academy charter and program schools and for providing legal advice to various departments and business units on a range of special education, accessibility, ELL, 504 related issues affecting the schools OBL supports, as well as privacy and commercial matters.


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with School Support Services in special education matters, including but not limited to, legal advice, legal research, IEP and Section 504 matters
Draft preliminary responses to state and federal complaints
Work with outside counsel and Executive Director on special education litigation matters
Review and analyze federal and state legislation
Assist in the area of data privacy
Advise, draft and negotiate business agreements
Advise key stakeholders in the company regarding special education related legal issues
Conduct trainings on special education matters
Advise on accessibility issues
Draft preliminary responses to federal accessibility complaints
Work with outside counsel on accessibility complaint investigations
Serve on OBL accessibility workgroup
Support OBL Legal corporate attorneys with respect to business and contract language issues impacting the delivery of special education related services
Support OBL attorneys on various litigation matters
Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications


Juris Doctorate, admitted and in good standing to practice law in at least one US state
Minimum of (4) or more years of experience as a licensed attorney
Knowledge of special education matters, accessibility law and related issues desirable
Ability to understand business objectives and assess risk
Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines
Ability to manage a challenging workload independently in a fast-paced work environment
Extremely detail-oriented, efficient and able to multi-task, prioritize and follow projects through to completion
Strong written and verbal communication skills (including good listening skills) and the ability to communicate effectively with business counterparts
Ability to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the business needs
Ability to lead and/or work well in a team environment
Strong customer service orientation
Good organizational skills
Ability to travel to the Columbia, MD office as needed

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Primary Location: US-MD-Columbia
Other Locations: US-PA-Philadelphia, US-NJ-Hoboken, US-NC-Raleigh, US-VA-Richmond, US-DC-Washington, US-MA-Boston
Work Locations: US-MD-Columbia-Grantchester Merriweather
10960 Grantchester Way Two Merriweather
Columbia 21044
Job: Legal
Organization: Legal
Employee Status: Regular Employee
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Shift: Day Job
Job Posting: Sep 13, 2018
Job Unposting: Ongoing
Schedule: Full-time Regular

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