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ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 900 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced corporate legal professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a General Counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The General Counsel (GC) will oversee all legal affairs and regulatory matters of The Common Application. The GC will serve as a counselor and valued business partner who advises the organization, its leaders, and staff on a wide spectrum of legal and compliance issues; thoughtfully managing risk and protecting the organization and its personnel while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach to both legal and business issues.

The GC reports to the Chief Operating Officer but also has a dotted-line reporting relationship with the President/CEO and the Board of Directors. The GC has significant interaction with all levels of management as well as third parties, providing a broad array of legal advice and organizing the use of outside counsel, as needed, in support of the Common Apps activities and long-term strategy

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school as well as admission to and good standing in a U.S. state bar.
• Experience with laws governing practices in not for profit, Technology and Higher education is strongly desired, either from private practice or in-house counsel position.
• Experience in data- and information-intensive environments, with an understanding of the challenges and legal support needs of the organization.
• Solid business acumen with sound judgment and the ability to provide business partners at every level with timely and appropriately risk-balanced advice and guidance.
• A cross functional collaborator who encourages and builds consensus, easily gains trust and support of senior leadership and peers, finds common ground and solves problems with diligence, creativity and flexibility.
• A team-oriented professional, who multi-tasks and prioritizes well, takes initiative, is capable of leading projects and who can work effectively both independently and with others.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to work with others across the organization to advance the mission.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 8-10 years of experience in providing counsel in the education industry or not-for-profit sector.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

Benefits

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
  • Vacation Leave (starting at 10 days per year)
  • Sick Leave (15 days per year)
  • Paid Holidays (New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day)
  • Floating Holidays (9 days to be used at employees discretion)
• Healthcare
  • Medical (2 plan options with Cigna including an option for 100% employee coverage)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contribution starting at $1,500 or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on plan election
  • Dental (plan with MetLife offering 100% employee coverage)
  • Vision benefits (plan with Cigna offering 100% employee coverage)
  • Short + Long Term Disability (100% employer paid)
  • Life + AD&D (100% employer paid)
  • Additional Voluntary Life + AD&D insurance available
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Added compensation
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution + additional 5% employer match
  • Stipends (virtual office set up and monthly remote work support)
• Future growth opportunities within the organization

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

HOW DO I APPLY

To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.