Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Columbia, MD

Academic

Columbia, MD

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Columbia, MD

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support for five Title IV institutions located in the United States and the Caribbean.
- Collaborate with institutional departments to conduct legal research, writing, and analytical support.
- Review and negotiate domestic and international agreements, clinical affiliation agreements, and strategic partnership agreements.
- Offer guidance on student-related issues including misconduct, academic dishonesty, records, disability accommodations, policy requirements, and pre-litigation matters.
- Review, draft, and respond to student complaints with external agencies and/or private legal counsel.
- Coordinate compliance with FERPA and student privacy protections, including subpoenas for education records.
- Advise on academic research, institutional contracting, regulatory compliance, and issues related to higher education for nursing, medical programs, and veterinary medicine, including for-profit higher education.
- Review and draft policies, procedures, principles, and practices to support institutional goals, manage risk, and provide guidance on updates.
- Collaborate with business partners to develop and implement best practices.
- Create and deliver training on substantive legal topics.

Education and Experience Information:
- . from an accredited law school required.
- Must be in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
- 7+ years of prior experience as an attorney in a law firm or corporate in-house legal experience.
- Experience negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in information technology and consulting services.
- Litigation experience.
- Experience providing legal counsel on consumer protection laws.
- Strong problem-solving skills to assess risk and opportunity.
- Exemplary analytical and interpretation skills; strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients at all levels, including senior management.
- Must exercise sound judgment and work independently under time pressures and deadlines.
- Strong work ethic, customer service orientation, and ability to prioritize conflicting demands.

Salary Information:
- The expected salary range for this position is between $100, and $181,.
- Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors such as experience, training, geographic location, licensure, certifications, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility.

Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401k Retirement Program with a 6% employer match.
- Participation in a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Eligibility for an annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.

The position is an equal opportunity role open to minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, veterans, gender identity, and sexual orientation.