Counsel, Edupreneur Resource Center (ERC)

Standtogether; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support

Job summary

Stand Together is looking for a motivated attorney to join as Counsel for the Edupreneur Resource Center, based in Arlington, VA. The position involves creating legal resources and providing guidance to entrepreneurs, helping them navigate complex legal frameworks.

Successful candidates will need a J.D. with an active license, along with relevant legal experience. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to engage in innovative solutions addressing social challenges.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with regulatory or corporate law and advising startups.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into understandable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create legal content like guides and toolkits.
• Engage with entrepreneurs for legal guidance.
• Collaborate on litigation and policy initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

J.D. and active license to practice law

2+ years of legal practice experience

Job description

About the Role

Stand Together seeks a highly motivated and entrepreneurial attorney to join its in‑house legal team as Counsel, Edupreneur Resource Center. The role combines development of scalable legal resources and direct engagement with entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on resource creation. This position will empower education entrepreneurs by translating complex legal and regulatory frameworks into clear, practical, and actionable guidance for non‑lawyers and will develop scalable resources to help founders navigate compliance challenges.

The role is based in Arlington, VA with remote candidates considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop Scalable Resources: Create high‑quality, user‑friendly legal content—including guides, templates, FAQs, and toolkits—and design and deliver educational programming such as webinars, trainings, and online courses. Continuously refine materials based on user needs, changes in law, and emerging legal developments.
• Provide Practical Legal Guidance: Engage directly with ERC customers (entrepreneurs) to explain applicable legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Conduct legal research, synthesize findings into clear, risk‑informed guidance for non‑lawyers, and identify common legal pathways and considerations for navigating regulatory barriers.
• Support Strategic Litigation & Policy Efforts: Collaborate with internal and external partners on litigation and policy initiatives that expand educational entrepreneurship, contributing legal research, issue spotting, and analysis to advance these efforts.
• Act as a Strategic Thought Partner: Shape the ERC’s strategy, priorities, and offerings based on strategic goals, legal trends, and customer needs. Identify systemic barriers facing education entrepreneurs and recommend scalable solutions.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Partner across the Stand Together legal team to improve processes, tools, and service delivery, bringing forward creative approaches to balancing legal risk with mission‑driven impact.

Qualifications

• J.D. and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of legal practice experience with a law firm or in‑house counsel team.
• Strong foundation in small business, regulatory, or general corporate law.
• Desire to work across multiple subject matter areas and quickly develop knowledge.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance that is easily understandable by non‑lawyers.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• An entrepreneurial spirit that adjusts well to a changing environment.
• High level of judgment, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together’s vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
• Experience advising startups, small businesses, or mission‑driven organizations.
• Litigation experience, including exposure to regulatory or constitutional issues.
• Familiarity with education law, nonprofit law, or multi‑state regulatory compliance.
• Experience creating educational content or delivering trainings to non‑legal audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity.
• Strong problem‑solving orientation with a focus on practical outcomes.
• A sincere desire to support mission‑driven organizations focused on bottom‑up solutions, free markets, and limited government.
• Integrity, humility, and a contribution mindset.
• Ability to balance legal risk with innovation and impact.
• Commitment to continuous learning and intellectual curiosity.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support.
• Meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non‑hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop, and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Rewards are based on the value created through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities.

Our Values

Stand Together’s culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management®, guiding principles that drive human progress such as dignity, openness, and bottom‑up empowerment. Employees are encouraged to be entrepreneurial, innovative, and continually drive transformation.