Associate General Counsel - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App; Virginia; Remote; USD 161,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life balance

Virtual-first environment

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Monthly remote work stipend

Monthly mobile stipend

Remote monitor/peripherals stipend

External monitor optional

Professional development funds

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

EAP and mental health resources

Travel assistance for retreats

Pet insurance support

Job summary

Common App is seeking an Associate General Counsel to drive strategic legal support, manage risk, and ensure compliance across operational areas including data privacy and contracts. The role partners with leadership to advise on product offerings, governance, and complex negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of relevant experience, a JD from an ABA-approved school, and active Bar membership, with a passion for higher education and nonprofit impact.

Qualifications

• US residency required.
• Willing to travel for twice-annual Common App Retreat.
• 8–10 years of legal experience in compliance, IP, data privacy, and/or related areas.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and active Bar membership.
• Subject matter expertise across key legal domains in tech or nonprofit settings.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support and advice to drive organizational objectives.
• Manage legal risk and ensure compliance across key areas and operations.
• Advise on product/service offerings, deal structuring, and complex contracts.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to business stakeholders and monitor legal trends.

Skills

Legal experience

Strategic execution

Communication

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Job description

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced legal professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for an Associate General Counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Legal team, the Associate General Counsel provides strategic legal support and advice to drive organizational objectives. This position manages legal risk and ensures compliance across key operational areas, such as compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, commercial contracts, legal operations, corporate governance, or litigation management. The role involves providing independent legal advice on a broad range of matters including product and service offerings, deal structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements, providing day-to-day counseling to business stakeholders, and staying current on legal trends to support the organization's growth and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• 8-10 years of legal experience with a focus on one or more of the following: compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management or commercial contracts.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and an active member of the Bar.
• Subject Matter Expertise:In-depth knowledge of legal areas such as compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management or commercial contracts, with a track record of applying this expertise in a technology or non-profit environment.
• Strategic Execution:Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice that influences leadership and stakeholder outcomes.
• Problem Solving:Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, identifying issues and finding innovative ways to overcome them while managing risks.
• Communication:Understands audience needs and tailors written and verbal communications to foster collaboration; delivers direct, straightforward information.
• Digital Literacy:Proficiency in digital tools to collaborate effectively in virtual contexts, enhance productivity, and handle data responsibly and securely.
• Diligence & Adaptability:Pays meticulous attention to quality standards while showing flexibility in adjusting to new tasks, changing priorities, or shifts in the work environment.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Additional certifications in relevant subject matter areas.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

PAY RANGE

• $160,960 - $181,080

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:

• Work-Life balance
  • Virtual-first office
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven company-wide holidays
  • Nine floating holidays*
  • Sick leave
  • Monthly mental health day
• *floating holidays prorated depending on start date
• Virtual-first support
  • Choice of PC of MAC laptop
  • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
  • One-time office set-up stipend
  • Monthly remote work stipend
  • Monthly mobile stipend
• Financial security
  • Market-based salaries
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 403(b) retirement plan
    • 5% company contribution
    • additional 5% company match
    • 3-year vesting schedule
    • Participation may begin immediately
• Health & wellness
  • Choice of two health insurance plans
    • Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
    • Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women's and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance

• Career development
  • Budgeted annual funds for professional development
  • Growth opportunities within the company
• Additional perks
  • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
  • Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
  • Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
  • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
  • 1Password family account

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.