Remote In-House Contracts & Compliance Attorney

Post University; New Jersey; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University is seeking a Compliance & Contracts Attorney to serve as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders. The role focuses on contracts, Title IX and ADA, intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory compliance, with substantial drafting and negotiation responsibilities.

The position supports in-person and online programs, travels rarely, and operates fully remote. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of legal practice and bar admission in at least one state, with a keen

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school.
• Admitted and in good standing in at least one state bar; Connecticut house counsel status required.
• At least two years of experience practicing as a lawyer.
• Experience in higher education is welcome, but not required.
• Strong critical thinking and excellent legal analysis skills.
• Interest in developing expertise in contract review and key contractual provisions (copyright ownership, data privacy and protection, IT security, indemnification, insurance).

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates a variety of agreements including vendor and technology agreements, strategic partnerships and alliances, and agreements involving data privacy and security, international matters, and intellectual property.
• Reviews outgoing group student communications to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices.
• Provides legal advice relating to ethical operations and compliance.
• Assists with international compliance for our growing international student population.
• Assists with intellectual property matters as requested.
• Supports the legal and compliance groups with other matters as requested involving areas of law such as privacy, GLBA, GDPR, NCAA, FERPA, TCPA, Title VI, and marketing.
• Performs legal research, drafts and develops resource material, and performs educational outreach within the institution on legal and regulatory issues.
• May be asked to assist with problem-solving efforts related to student concerns and employment matters after gaining sufficient familiarity with University practices.
• Works in collaboration with associates throughout the University.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Post University is seeking a Compliance & Contracts Attorney to serve as a legal advisor to institutional stakeholders. The role focuses on contracts, Title IX and ADA, intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory compliance, with substantial drafting and negotiation responsibilities.

The position supports in-person and online programs, travels rarely, and operates fully remote. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of legal practice and bar admission in at least one state, with a keen