Strategic Education Inc.
Assistant General Counsel
Herndon, VA
Nov 7, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description
Provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel to Strategic Education on a wide variety of matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Research and analyze state, regulatory and professional licensure requirements for several academic disciplines.

  • Develop internal and student-facing resources related to professional licensure requirements.

  • Assist with state regulatory matters related to two accredited institutions of higher education.

  • Provide legal analysis and advice to administrators on state regulatory and licensure compliance issues.

  • Correspond with state regulatory agencies pertaining to professional licensure matters.

  • Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings to which the company is a party.

  • Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators.

  • Assist with general corporate matters.

  • Review university programs, procedures, and policies for legal compliance.

  • Develop and support regulatory compliance training for in-house clients.

Job Skills:

  • Excellent research, analytical, oral, and written communications skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Strong computer/word processing skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

  • Ability and willingness to apply independent judgment in a dynamic environment.

Work Experience:

  • At least two years of experience in the practice of law.

  • Higher education experience preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree and JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certificates, Licenses, and registrations

  • Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, or Washington, DC.

Other:

  • Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

  • Typical office setting.

  • Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.

  • Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.

  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.

  • Access information using a computer.

  • Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.

  • Effectively cope with stressful situations.

  • Strong mental acuity.

  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$82,800.00 - $124,200.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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