Higher Education Regulatory and Accreditation Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Higher Education Regulatory and Accreditation Senior Counsel in Kansas City. This role requires at least eight years of experience, with a focus on higher education regulatory matters. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance issues, managing relationships, and contributing to educational resources. Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to handle multiple projects, and an active bar license. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience, including 3 years in higher education regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation and institutional changes.
• Active bar license in corresponding state or commitment to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex regulatory matters in higher education.
• Develop resources related to higher education law.
• Manage projects and interface with clients.

Skills

Experience with Title IV

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Position

We have an immediate opening for a Higher Education Regulatory and Accreditation Senior Counsel with at least eight years of experience preferred, including three years specialized in higher education regulatory matters. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. This position has the possibility of a reduced billable-hour requirement and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on complex regulatory matters within the higher education sector, including Title IV, financial aid, accreditation, structural changes/ownership changes (mergers & acquisitions), and general higher education compliance.
• Contribute to the development of firm knowledge and educational resources related to higher education law.
• Independently manage projects, interface with clients on specific issues, and direct junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Occasionally travel to client meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Preferred: at least eight years of experience, including three years specialized in higher education regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated experience with Title IV, accreditation, and/or institutional structural changes/ownership within the higher education landscape.
• Previous work with higher education regulatory agencies, accrediting agencies, and/or in-house at educational institutions; preferred experience includes privacy law (beyond FERPA), research, healthcare, consumer finance, student funding mechanisms, accreditor recognition requirements, or foreign school operations.
• Excellent academic credentials, commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure.
• Exceptional judgment, ability to handle multiple projects, excellent communication and writing abilities, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office or commitment to obtaining one as soon as possible.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Compensation Ranges

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $170,000-$350,000, in Colorado is $175,000-$270,000, and in Minnesota is $170,000-$300,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

Application

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and law school transcript through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.

EOE