Remote Senior Counsel, Degree Partnerships

2U; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance, disability, and 401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Volunteer days and parental leave

Winter break

Job summary

2U, LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel, Degree to serve as the primary attorney supporting the Degree business, focusing on university partner contracting and day-to-day legal matters. You will draft, negotiate, and interpret master services agreements and related contracts with university partners and provide risk-based guidance.

This role collaborates with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams, advises on regulatory requirements for higher education, handles contract disputes, and coordinates with

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school required.
• Admission to a state bar, in good standing.
• 7-10 years of relevant legal experience in law firm and/or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal counsel to the Degree business on commercial, contracting, operational, and strategic matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate master services agreements with university partners.
• Lead and manage the contracting process with university partners and coordinate with internal stakeholders on deal terms.
• Advise on contractual interpretation, rights and obligations, and risk arising from partnerships, including higher education regulations.
• Counsel on day-to-day legal matters, IP, communications with university personnel, disputes, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance on data privacy, accessibility, and risk management.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Job description

2U, LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel, Degree to serve as the primary attorney supporting the Degree business, focusing on university partner contracting and day-to-day legal matters. You will draft, negotiate, and interpret master services agreements and related contracts with university partners and provide risk-based guidance.

This role collaborates with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams, advises on regulatory requirements for higher education, handles contract disputes, and coordinates with