Corporate Counsel
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana Davis Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 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. Job Details Job Details: 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. Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. A current license to practice law in TX, CA, or FL. Minimum of 2 years of experience of relevant contracts/corporate generalist experience. 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. *This is an in-office position. Candidates must be based in the Austin area.* Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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