Corporate Counsel

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Salary $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a mission-driven higher education organization focused on developing healthcare professionals through innovative, high-quality classroom, and clinical education. Operating in a highly regulated environment, we emphasize thoughtful growth, compliance, and collaboration. Our legal team partners closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to provide practical guidance across regulatory, governance, and risk-related matters. This role is based in Austin, Texas.

Why join us?

• Choice of strong medical plans with broad networks and virtual care.
• Employer HSA match up to $2,000/year (family) on HSA-eligible plans.
• 401(k) with employer match (pre-tax and Roth options available).
• Comprehensive mental health & telehealth access for medical, dermatology, and therapy.
• Employer-paid life & disability coverage for income and family protection.
• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage with predictable costs.
• Generous PTO, holidays, and floating holidays to support work–life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development support.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional to hone their legal acumen in a fast-paced corporate environment. As a Corporate Counsel, you will play a critical role in managing legal matters, ensuring the company s legal compliance, and providing expert legal advice to the management team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education law and a proven track record of providing legal counsel in a corporate setting.

• Provide expert advice and guidance on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to education law, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex legal agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company s full legal rights.
• Liaise with external counsel when necessary and manage the process to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Develop and implement corporate legal strategies and procedures.
• Ensure the organization’s compliance with all current laws and regulations; proactively identify legal issues that could impact the company.
• Provide training and disseminate information to management on legal matters that affect the organization.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, if necessary.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A current license to practice law.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Counsel or a similar role within the legal industry.
• Profound knowledge of education law.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to resolve legal disputes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and understandable way.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the company’s business needs and provide appropriate legal solutions.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.
• Excellent problem-solving, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

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