In-House Contracts Counsel – SaaS & EdTech

Strategic Education, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability plans

Well-being incentives

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) retirement benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. is seeking an in-house counsel to provide legal advice to ETS on a wide variety of matters. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting contracts with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants, while ensuring policy compliance and efficient review processes.

Ideal candidates have a JD, bar admission, and at least three years of experience in law, with preference for SaaS contracts and higher education exposure.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in VA, MD, DC or MN.
• At least three years of legal practice experience.
• Experience negotiating/drafting contracts preferred.
• Experience with contract management software.
• Experience with SaaS contracts preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft contracts with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants.
• Draft, revise and enforce policies governing contract review and execution.
• Manage and optimize contract review process from concept to executed contract.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during contract review process.
• Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving contracts.
• Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators, primarily related to the Company’s contractual obligations.
• Assist with general corporate matters.
• Provide legal and compliance training to in-house clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's and JD (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Contract management software

SaaS contracts

MS Office

Job description

Strategic Education, Inc. is seeking an in-house counsel to provide legal advice to ETS on a wide variety of matters. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting contracts with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants, while ensuring policy compliance and efficient review processes.

Ideal candidates have a JD, bar admission, and at least three years of experience in law, with preference for SaaS contracts and higher education exposure.