Remote Contracts & Compliance Attorney (Higher Ed)

Post University; Colorado; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University is seeking a Compliance & Contracts Attorney to serve as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders, under supervision of University Counsel. The role emphasizes collaboration and contract governance for in-person and online programs.

This remote position requires drafting and negotiating complex agreements, advising on Title IX, ADA, privacy, IT security, and data protection, and supporting regulatory matters with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited US law school.
• Approved Connecticut house counsel status is required.
• Strong critical thinking and legal analysis skills.
• Interest in contract review and key provisions (copyright, data privacy, IT security, indemnification, insurance).
• Ability to learn higher education laws, regulations, and policies.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Effective speaking in person and virtual formats.
• Superior drafting and negotiating skills.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates vendor and technology agreements and data privacy matters.
• Reviews outgoing student communications for regulatory compliance.
• Provides legal advice on ethical operations and compliance.
• Assists with international compliance for international students.
• Supports compliance areas including privacy, GDPR, FERPA, and marketing to ensure university compliance.
• Performs legal research and develops educational materials on regulatory issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal analysis

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Research

Writing and editing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer service

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school

Connecticut house counsel status (required)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Post University is seeking a Compliance & Contracts Attorney to serve as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders, under supervision of University Counsel. The role emphasizes collaboration and contract governance for in-person and online programs.

This remote position requires drafting and negotiating complex agreements, advising on Title IX, ADA, privacy, IT security, and data protection, and supporting regulatory matters with limited travel.