Senior Education Law Counsel | Strategy, Litigation & Compliance

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (F3 Law); St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Hybrid work schedule

Part-time options

Job summary

F3 Law seeks an Education Law Senior Counsel to provide senior-level counsel and representation for education clients. The role requires handling sophisticated matters, serving as a trusted advisor, and offering subject‑matter expertise to the education practice.

The attorney will manage complex matters, advise on risk, collaborate with firm attorneys, and may mentor others while supporting growth of the education law practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Missouri Bar license.
• Strong experience in education law with leading or independent management of matters.
• Experience advising clients and handling complex litigation or regulatory work.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and client‑relations abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal counsel and trusted advisor to education clients on complex matters.
• Independently manage education law matters including litigation, investigations, and regulatory issues.
• Provide strategic guidance to districts and institutions on risk management and operations.
• Lead high‑level negotiations, hearings, and dispute resolution; draft key documents.
• Mentor attorneys and support growth of the education law practice.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written advocacy

Client counseling

Leadership & mentoring

Independent work with collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Missouri Bar license

Illinois Bar admission (preferred)

Job description

F3 Law seeks an Education Law Senior Counsel to provide senior-level counsel and representation for education clients. The role requires handling sophisticated matters, serving as a trusted advisor, and offering subject‑matter expertise to the education practice.

The attorney will manage complex matters, advise on risk, collaborate with firm attorneys, and may mentor others while supporting growth of the education law practice.