Assistant General Counsel, Consumer Protection & External Affairs

Strategic Education, Inc; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 84,900 - 127,400; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. in the United States seeks an in-house counsel to provide legal guidance across a broad range of matters. The role can be remote or hybrid depending on location, with two main offices in Minneapolis, MN and Herndon, VA.

If local to the area, onsite work may be required as needed. You will handle federal regulatory issues for two accredited institutions, participate in litigation, draft contracts, review policies for compliance, and provide training to in-house clients.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the practice of law.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in VA, MN, MD, or DC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal regulatory matters related to two accredited institutions.
• Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving the company.
• Provide legal analysis on policy matters, regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
• Investigate legal issues and recommend actions to administrators.
• Negotiate and draft contracts and policies.
• Research federal and state legal questions.
• Review university programs for legal compliance.
• Provide legal and compliance training to in‑house clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree & JD (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel to Strategic Education on a wide variety of matters.

This role is offered as remote or hybrid depending on location, we have two main offices in Minneapolis, MN and Herndon, VA. If local to the area you may be asked to come onsite as business needs come up. Otherwise, if not local to either location, you will work remote with some travel required throughout the year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with federal regulatory matters related to two accredited institutions of higher education.
• Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings to which the company is a party.
• Provide legal analysis and advice to administrators on policy matters, especially regulatory compliance and consumer protection issues.
• Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators.
• Negotiate and draft contracts: draft legal documents and policies.
• Research federal and state legal questions.
• Assist with general corporate matters.
• Review university programs, procedures, and policies for legal compliance.
• Provide legal and compliance training to in‑house clients.

Job Skills

• Excellent 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 three 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.
• Attorneys admitted to states other than Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland or Washington, DC may apply for Corporate Counsel admission in Virginia.

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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. 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.

Salary

$84,900.00 - $127,400.00

Additional Information

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]